A smarter way to use energy at home.
Surpl Flex helps households with EVs, heat pumps, solar and batteries use energy more intelligently — reducing pressure on the grid while protecting comfort, charge levels and day-to-day routines.
- Opt-in only — always under your control
- Minimum EV charge and comfort settings protected
- Notifications before and during events
- Built around official grid data where indicated
When the grid is under pressure, or when renewable electricity is especially available, Surpl can help opted-in households respond automatically within limits they choose themselves.
How Surpl Flex works
Surpl Flex connects the devices that matter in an electrified home, then helps coordinate them around real conditions on the grid. That means charging an EV at a better time, easing heat pump demand during peak pressure, or making the most of strong renewable availability.
Instead of asking households to think like energy traders, Surpl turns system complexity into simple, useful recommendations and optional automations.
Your home, your limits
You stay in control. Surpl Flex is designed around protections, not blanket automation.
- Set a minimum EV charge level
- Set a preferred departure time
- Set a minimum heat / comfort level
- Choose whether Surpl can act automatically or only recommend
- Override at any time
- Pause participation whenever you need
What Surpl can help with
Surpl Flex is built to support:
- EV charging — pause, delay or optimize charging when the grid is under pressure, while protecting a minimum battery reserve. We plan to roll this out first for Tesla and Volkswagen Group vehicles.
- Heat pump flexibility — slightly reduce heating demand during peak periods without dropping below a minimum comfort level you choose.
- High-renewables windows — when conditions are favourable, Surpl can suggest or enable better times to charge, heat or run appliances.
- Smart household scheduling — Surpl turns grid and weather signals into simple daily guidance for flexible devices and appliance timing.
Why this matters
Electric homes are more powerful, but they also place new demands on the grid. EVs, heat pumps and batteries create a huge opportunity: homes can become part of the solution when they are coordinated intelligently.
Surpl Flex is built to help households benefit from that shift, while supporting a cleaner and more resilient energy system in Ireland.
Built for real Irish energy conditions
Surpl Flex is designed around:
- Irish homes with solar, EVs and heat pumps
- Local renewable variability, including wind and solar conditions
- Official grid data where indicated
- User-friendly messaging rather than energy jargon
- Branch and community participation over time
What members see
- A live grid-aware status card
- A clear explanation of what is happening
- Notifications before and during activity
- Recommended charging and appliance windows
- Flex event history and override controls
Your home should feel comfortable and your car should be ready when you need it. Surpl Flex works within the limits you set.
Official grid data where indicated
Official data: Supported by EirGrid Group Data
FAQ
Is Surpl Flex automatic?
Only if you choose that. You can opt in, set your limits, and override at any time.
Will my EV be left uncharged?
No. Surpl is designed to respect the minimum charge level and departure preferences you set.
Will my home get cold?
No. Heat pump flexibility works within a comfort threshold you define.
Do I need solar to use Surpl Flex?
No. Solar helps unlock more value, but Flex is also relevant for EV and heat pump households.
Is this official EirGrid guidance?
No. Where official grid data is shown, it is labelled accordingly. Surpl recommendations and predictions are Surpl analysis.
Support the grid without giving up control.
Join Surpl Flex and make your home’s energy use smarter, simpler and more responsive.