How is a solar bike shelter different from a plain one?

A plain bike shelter is a roof with racks. A solar bike shelter also generates power from the roof panels: 3.48 kWp in the 10-point variant produces about 3,400 kWh a year. ChargeGo adds a battery, metered 230 V sockets and a mobile app, which makes it a complete electric bike charging station.

Does a solar bike shelter work off-grid?

Yes, in the standalone configuration. The LFP battery buffers solar power for the night and cloudy days. ChargeGo ships off-grid by default, because rest areas, Velo routes, landscape parks and mountain hotels rarely have a connection nearby. Hybrid mode with a grid connection is optional.

Does a solar bike shelter work in winter?

Yes, down to −20 °C. The LFP battery has active heating that starts before the BMS allows charging below 0 °C. Solar output drops 5–10× in winter compared with summer, and the battery covers the gap. For heavy year-round traffic, an office building for example, hybrid mode with a grid connection works as backup.

Where's the best place to install an electric bike charging station?

The best locations are right at the entrance to a site (hotel, office building, residential development), visible and well lit for security and uptake, with a clear southern exposure for the solar panels. The shelter runs standalone, so it doesn't need to be near a power line; stable ground for the foundation and an unobstructed view of the sun are enough.

How long does it take from enquiry to commissioning?

The timeline depends on component availability, the location and the configuration. Get in touch and we'll confirm dates for your site.

What kind of racks are in the shelter, and do different bikes fit?

The racks are vertical and take city bikes, electric bikes and scooters. You can ride in from either side of the shelter. The floor space holds up to 24 bikes in two rows, and the number of charging points runs from 3 to 10 depending on the variant.

What warranties cover the solar bike shelter?

The steel structure: 10 years. The solar panels: 25 years at ≥80% output. The LFP battery: 5 years at ≥80% capacity (4,000+ cycles). The control electronics: 2 years, with remote service included.

Solar panels · LFP battery · off-grid

A solar bike shelter with integrated PV and battery storage

ChargeGo is a Polish-made solar bike shelter in two variants: the open shelter with 10 charging points, and the lockable shelter with 3 or 6. It combines 1.74–3.48 kWp of roof-mounted solar, an LFP battery of about 1.8–6 kWh and 3 to 10 230 V sockets for charging electric bikes. It runs around the clock off-grid, with no connection to the power grid. For hotels, cities, developers, companies and recreational sites.

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ChargeGo solar bike shelter: a roof covered in solar panels, 10 electric bike charging points

Specifications

The ChargeGo solar bike shelter, element by element

The full technical specification in one table.

Element	ChargeGo specification	Why it matters
Configuration and capacity	Open shelter: 10 · Lockable shelter + locks: 3 or 6	The lockable shelter has integrated doors and locks, so bikes can be secured inside. The open shelter costs less and fits more charging points.
Dimensions and footprint	6.4 × 3.2 m, ridge height 2.7 m, ~20 m² footprint	Stays under the 35 m² threshold that decides the permit procedure (row below). Designers need the footprint at the site-planning stage.
230 V Schuko sockets	With a PE pin, power metering per socket	Each guest uses the charger that came with their bike, so the site keeps no chargers of its own.
Draw limit and metering	Current metering on every socket · a charging point switches off once it crosses the configured threshold · a 3,000 VA inverter caps the combined power of all charging points	We set the threshold per installation and state it in the quote. A typical e-bike charger draws 0.4–1.2 A. Metering feeds reporting and the limits.
Solar output	1.74–3.48 kWp (depending on variant)	About 1,650–3,400 kWh a year in Poland (PVGIS) depending on the variant, or roughly 3,300–6,800 full e-bike charges (0.5 kWh each). Suitable for sites with seasonal peaks while remaining operational year-round.
Battery	LFP (LiFePO4) ~1.8–6 kWh with a BMS (depending on variant)	High thermal stability and a lower risk of thermal runaway than many other common lithium-ion chemistries. 4,000+ cycles, 5-year warranty at ≥80% capacity.
Operating mode	Off-grid (default) / hybrid with a grid connection	No grid connection needed, making it suitable for rest areas, cycling routes and mountain hotels.
Battery heating	Active, controlled by the BMS · operates from −20 °C to +45 °C	Without heating, the LFP's BMS won't charge below 0 °C and charging would be down for most of the winter, about 3–5 months.
Steel structure	Hot-dip galvanised + powder-coated RAL finish	25+ years of durability, colour matched to the site's branding (anthracite RAL, wood tone, corporate colours).
Mobile app	iOS + Android	The guest scans a QR code at the charging point and starts charging. The operator sees sessions, energy use and alerts in the dashboard. Nothing is handed out or collected at reception.
Connectivity	LTE included, Wi-Fi / LAN optional	The shelter works where there's no grid connection and no site network. The modem and data plan are included as standard.
Touchscreen	10", optional (kiosk with branding)	Users start charging without a phone or an account, which is useful at tourist sites where visitors may not have the app. The screen can carry the site's branding.
LED lighting	4 × 12 V, dimmable, ~4000 K · motion sensor or schedule	Usable after dark, with a neutral ~4000 K colour that doesn't clash with the surroundings. The light runs off the battery, so it works off-grid.
Ingress protection and certifications	IP67 (sockets, sensors) · IP44 + UV resistance (electronics enclosure) · CE, RoHS, EU declaration of conformity	These ratings and conformity documents can be included directly in tender or design documentation.
Design brief / tender specs / CAD / BIM	Technical data sheet, RAL palette, sample tender text, BIM on request	Ready for design offices and public procurement, so the documentation doesn't have to be written from scratch.
Installation and foundation	Screw piles (no concrete) or anchor foundations	Installation takes 1–2 days. Screw piles allow the shelter to be dismantled or relocated later.
Permit procedure	Notification (shelter under 35 m² and under 5 m)	No building permit needed. The authority has 21 days to object, and no objection means approval. The plot decides the exact procedure; guide: /pozwolenie-czy-zgloszenie.
Price (indicative)	€18,500–39,000 excl. VAT (open shelter with 10 charging points / lockable shelter with 3 or 6)	Configurator and extra costs: /ile-kosztuje-wiata-rowerowa.
Case study	Hotel Ostaniec (Kraków–Częstochowa Upland, since May 2026)	Configuration, timeline and results: /realizacje/hotel-ostaniec.

Solar bike shelter vs a plain bike shelter

The term "bike shelter" is used to sell both a plain roof with racks and a charging station with its own power supply. Two different products, and price isn't the only difference.

A plain bike shelter

Just a roof + racks
No electrics, so no charging for electric bikes
Price: €950–4,200 per bike space
No operational data, no monitoring
No charging, so it doesn't count toward certification criteria for e-bike charging

The ChargeGo solar bike shelter

Roof + solar panels + LFP battery + 3 to 10 230 V sockets
A complete electric bike charging station
Price: €18,500–39,000 excl. VAT (open shelter / lockable shelter)
Mobile app, remote monitoring, ESG data
Charging points count toward BREEAM and LEED transport criteria

Gallery

Photos from a real installation

Hotel Ostaniec, a pre-production variant. The shelter in operation after dark.

ChargeGo shelter at Hotel Ostaniec — daytime

In operation — Hotel Ostaniec

Running since May 2026 · 8 charging points · powered by roof-mounted solar panels · controlled from the ChargeGo app.

~3 kWp solar panels
Battery (inside the cabinet)
8 × 230 V sockets
Bike racks

At night with LED lighting

The dusk-triggered LED switches on automatically, drawing minimal power from the battery.

Automatic dusk-triggered LED
~5 kWh battery buffer
The shelter runs 24/7

Running since May 2026

Hotel Ostaniec · Kraków–Częstochowa Upland

charging points

Solar

~3 kWp

Battery

~5 kWh

A pre-production variant, outside the current product line (open shelter with 10 charging points, lockable shelter with 3 or 6).

See the full installation writeup

You can see the ChargeGo Box, the app and the admin panel at our workshop in Dąbrowa Górnicza.

Monitoring and data protection

Camera, metering and data protection

The shelter stands outdoors and runs unattended, so it watches itself: a camera and current metering on every socket. Neither leaves behind data the site would have to manage.

6 MP IP camera

Day and night mode, IP67 enclosure. A view of the charging points and structure at any hour, with no separate site surveillance system.

Retention period, to be agreed

By default the camera takes snapshots and deletes them automatically after an hour, in line with GDPR data minimisation. Sites that need longer retention can set it.

Current metering on every socket

Automatic shutoff of a charging point on a short circuit or overload. Metering feeds reporting and the limits.

Use cases

What kind of sites a solar bike shelter suits

Configuration (charging points, solar output, battery) follows the type of site. Details per segment below.

Electric bike charging station for hotels

Charging for guests with no front-desk involvement, available around the clock.

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Bike shelter for residential developments with e-bike charging

BREEAM and LEED transport criteria, converting bike spaces into car spaces under the local zoning plan, and a bike room with charging.

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Solar bike charging station for municipalities

Micromobility, participatory budgets, climate funds (FEnIKS, KPO, RPO), off-grid operation along cycling routes.

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Bike shelter for companies

Employee bike parking, session and energy data for ESG reporting.

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Bike shelter for a university campus

Infrastructure for students and staff, BREEAM for new university buildings.

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Bike shelter on a cycling route (off-grid)

Rest areas, Velo routes and landscape parks, running with no grid connection.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the solar bike shelter

A solar bike shelter is a covered bike structure with solar panels on the roof. Power from the panels goes into a battery (usually LFP) and supplies electric bike charging through 230 V sockets. The ChargeGo shelter comes in two variants: the open shelter with 10 charging points, and the lockable shelter with doors and locks and 3 or 6. Both have 1.74–3.48 kWp of solar, an LFP battery of about 1.8–6 kWh and a mobile app. Indoor spaces such as garages and bike rooms use a separate line, the wall-mounted ChargeGo Box, which runs off the building's own circuit without solar or a battery.

Three ready-made configurations. Lockable shelter 3 (3 charging points): 3 monocrystalline panels at 580 Wp each, 1.74 kWp, about 1.8 kWh of battery. Lockable shelter 6: 6 panels, 3.48 kWp, about 3.6 kWh. Open shelter 10: 6 panels at 580 Wp each, 3.48 kWp, 6 kWh. Annual output in Poland is about 1,650–3,400 kWh (PVGIS) depending on the variant, which covers about 3,300–6,800 full e-bike charges a year at 0.5 kWh each. Send us your site details and capacity needs and we'll size the variant.

Resources you might find useful

How a solar bike shelter works

Solar panels, battery storage and the daily energy balance, from the panel to the socket.

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Electric bike charging station

What a charging station is, the types available, and B2B and public-sector use cases.

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Design brief, tender specs, CAD/BIM for architects

Technical data sheet, RAL palette, a sample tender text excerpt, modular dimensions.

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How much does a solar bike shelter cost

Price range of €18,500–39,000 excl. VAT, configurator, extra costs.

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