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EV Charging for Farms & Rural Properties Ireland
Your solar panels are already generating power. Let them earn while you work.

De Energy Hub turns a farm's spare solar generation into a managed, bookable charging service, for contractors passing through, your own farm vehicles, and agri-tourism guests. You set the export protection. The app handles the rest.

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Solar panels

On-site generation, already installed

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Smart Energy mode

Solar first, grid tops up, export capped as you choose

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Charger, bookable

Contractors, farm fleet & guests, all tracked separately

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Space and power, kept separate

A farm shop visitor needs a space. A contractor needs a charger. Rarely both at once.

Most farm traffic doesn't need electricity at all. It just needs somewhere to park for an hour. De Energy Hub keeps the two jobs apart: book the Parking Hub when it's only space you're managing, the Charging Hub when it's power, or both together for the times a visit genuinely needs each.

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Parking Hub

Bookable parking space: no charger required

✓ Sell out overflow parking on event or open days in advance, without needing a single charger on site.
Farm shop and farm-stay visitors can reserve a space ahead of a busy weekend.
✓ Manage capacity on a working farm yard where space is genuinely limited.

Charging Hub

Bookable EV charging: the focus of the rest of this page

Solar-protected charging with Smart Energy mode and output capping.
Pre-booked for contractors before they arrive on site.
✓ Open to agri-tourism guests as a paid, per-kWh extra.
Protect what you already earn

Charging shouldn't cost you your export rate

Whether you can export surplus solar depends on how your panels were funded. Privately-funded systems can typically sell surplus back under the Clean Export Guarantee. Panels installed under the TAMS grant must have their output consumed on the farm: export isn't permitted under that scheme. Either way, an EV charger pulling full power at the wrong moment competes with power you'd otherwise be using or exporting.

De Energy Hub gives you two controls most chargers don't: an energy mode and a kW output cap, both adjustable per session type. Run in Pure Energy mode for 100% solar only, Smart Energy to draw from solar first and top up from the grid only when needed, or cap the charger's output altogether (say at 50%) to keep a minimum amount available for your own use or export.

Not sure which applies to you? Check the terms of your solar grant: TAMS-funded systems require full on-farm consumption, privately-funded systems can typically use CEG. Either way, the energy mode and output cap above work the same.
Output Cap55% · 4.1kW
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Energy mode
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Protected for export
One charger, three types of user

Contractors, your own fleet, and paying guests: managed separately

Every session is logged by who used it and why, so nothing gets mixed up at the end of the month.

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Contractors

Pre-booked by you before they arrive on site. They get a notification, scan the QR code on arrival, check in via the app, and connect, with no need for you to be there or hand over a key.

Pre-booked · Free or billed
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Your own farm fleet

Electric vans, utility vehicles or machinery charge whenever needed with no booking friction, and your own vehicles are never blocked by outside users.

Unrestricted access
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Agri-tourism guests

Farm-stay visitors, glamping guests, or farm shop customers book and pay per kWh through the app, a natural extension of any diversification activity already on site.

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What this looks like day to day

A typical week on a diversified farm

The same charger, used differently every day, tracked automatically each time.

Monday

Fencing contractor pre-booked for a full day

You booked the slot last week when they confirmed the job. They arrive, scan the QR code and check in via the app, and charge their van while they work, with no interruption to your day.

Wednesday

Farm's own electric utility vehicle tops up overnight

Running on Smart Energy mode, it draws mostly from solar stored during the day and only pulls grid power once the battery gets low overnight.

Saturday

Farm shop is busy: a visitor asks about charging

They scan the QR code at the car park charger, check in via the app to book, and pay per kWh while they browse. You see the session and revenue appear in your dashboard later that day.

Sunday

Glamping guests charge overnight, included in their stay

A promo code issued at check-in gives them free access for the length of their booking, tracked the same as everything else, at no extra admin.

Spare capacity, new income

Solar you're already generating doesn't have to go unused

Many farms produce more solar power than the farmhouse or yard uses on a given day. Listing your charger turns that spare capacity into a revenue line, alongside farm shops, glamping, or open days, not instead of them.

Set your own €/kWh
You decide the rate, De Energy Hub takes a small platform fee only on what's earned
No new hardware
Works with the charger and solar setup you already have
Live in under an hour
Set your energy mode, print a QR code, and you're bookable
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Works the same whether you're five minutes from town or well off the main road

De Energy Hub runs over standard mobile data or Wi-Fi, just like any other app on your phone. There's no dedicated rural connectivity kit to install, no cabling run, and nothing new for a contractor or guest to figure out, they scan a QR code the same way anywhere else in the country.

Farm features current as of August 2026. Availability and onboarding details for Irish farms may change, so get in touch for the latest.

Got questions?

Farms & Rural Properties FAQ

Will EV charging on my farm affect my solar export payments?

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Not if you don't want it to. Smart Energy mode draws from your solar panels first and only tops up from the grid when solar output drops, while kWh output capping lets you limit the charger to a set power level to protect the amount of solar you export. You stay in control of every watt.

Can I pre-book a charging slot for a contractor before they arrive on site?

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Yes. As the farmer, you can book on the contractor's behalf ahead of their visit. They receive a notification and are guided through check-in automatically when they arrive, without you needing to be present.

Can I use the same charger for my own farm vehicles, contractors, and paying guests?

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Yes. One charger can serve all three: your own electric farm vehicles charge for free whenever needed, contractors are pre-booked in, and agri-tourism guests such as farm stay visitors book and pay per kWh. Every session is tracked separately regardless of who used it.

Does De Energy Hub work on a farm with limited broadband or mobile signal?

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The app works over standard mobile data or Wi-Fi, the same as any smartphone app. No dedicated hardware, cabling or new connectivity infrastructure is required beyond what your charger already uses.

Can EV charging become a source of income on a farm?

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Yes. Many farms already generate solar power they aren't fully using on-site. Listing a charger lets contractors, delivery drivers, or farm-stay and agri-tourism guests pay per kWh for that spare capacity, turning an existing asset into an additional income stream alongside other diversification activities.

Do I need new hardware to list my farm's EV charger?

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No. De Energy Hub works with your existing charger. You create your hub in the app, set your energy mode and pricing, generate a QR code, and you're live, typically in under an hour.

We got our solar panels through TAMS 3: does De Energy Hub work alongside that?

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Yes. TAMS 3 and SEAI grants fund the solar panels, inverter or charger hardware itself, but neither covers booking, billing or usage tracking once that equipment is installed. De Energy Hub adds that management layer on top of a grant-funded solar and charging setup, at no extra hardware cost.

How much does it cost to install a commercial EV charger on a farm?

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Commercial installations typically start from around €1,700 per unit, excluding any civil works, and vary by supplier and site. De Energy Hub doesn't sell hardware. You're free to choose your own installer and charger, then list it on the app once it's in.

Are there grants available for installing an EV charger on a farm?

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Two are commonly used. The SEAI Workplace Charging Grant covers up to 60% of installation costs, up to €5,000 per charge point. The Accelerated Capital Allowance lets a farmer or business deduct the full cost of the charger from taxable profit in the year it's installed. Neither is administered by De Energy Hub, so check current eligibility on the SEAI and Revenue websites before applying.

Do I need planning permission for an EV charger on my farm?

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Generally not for a standard charge point, but requirements can vary by local authority and by scale of installation, particularly larger rapid chargers or associated groundworks. Check with your local authority or installer before proceeding.

How does De Energy Hub make money: what fees do you charge?

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De Energy Hub takes a small platform fee on transactions. You keep the majority of what you earn. There are no upfront listing fees and no hardware costs from De Energy Hub itself.

Turn spare solar into steady income.

No hardware needed. Works with your existing charger and solar setup. De Energy Hub is live now on the App Store and Google Play. Download the app to list your farm.