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Energy events in the North West

Did you know SP Electricity North West hold regular events across the region? From improving your home’s energy efficiency to exploring low carbon technologies, get in-person advice from an expert at one of our free sessions.

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Making solar simple for your team

Get in touch to arrange a date , and time for your session

Across the North West, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Manchester,

About the event

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When: At a time that suits you

Where: At your workplace 

Cost: Sessions are fully funded by SP Electricity North West

Our experts will be visiting workplaces across the North West of England delivering our free ‘Solar made simple’ sessions. These interactive sessions are designed to give your team a practical understanding of solar technology and energy independence. 

 Give your team more confidence on:  

  • What solar panels actually do, and how they do it 
  • How solar panels and batteries can work together to boost savings
  •  What plug-in solar is and how it can make solar more accessible
  • Deciding if solar could be a good fit for their homes 

Get in touch today, if you would like our experts to visit your workplace to deliver a session for free. 

The Great Penrith Picnic

Sat 4 Jul 2026 , 12pm–5pm

Castle Park, Penrith, Cumbria,

Type: Community day, Energy & money, Low carbon, 

About the event

Join the Take Charge team at the Great Penrith Picnic this Saturday, a free event in the wonderful Castle Park, Penrith.

With music, wild play, tennis, golf, playground, food, and tasters for local clubs and groups… it will be a great day to be active and entertained!

Speak to our expert advisor about how to lower your energy bills, which energy saving improvements would work best for your home, and financial support available. 

Location

Penrith Castle Park,
Penrith, CA11 7JQ

St Annes Carnival: Launch Night

Fri 10 Jul 2026 , 6:30pm–10pm

Ashton Gardens, St Annes, Lancashire,

Type: Energy & money, Low carbon, 

About the event

Join the Take Charge team at St Annes Carnival Launch Night which kicks off the weekend with a lively evening concert and ever-popular fairground.

Speak to our expert advisor about how to lower your energy bills, which energy saving improvements would work best for your home, and financial support available.

Location

Ashton Gardens,
Clifton Drive North,
St Annes on the Sea, FY8 2NY

St Annes Carnival: The Big Carnival Day

Sat 11 Jul 2026 , 10:30am–10pm

Ashton Gardens, St Annes, Lancashire,

Type: Community fun day, Energy & money, Low carbon, 

About the event

The Take Charge team will be at the Big Carnival Day at St Anne’s Carnival to answer answer all your home energy and low carbon tech based questions.

The excitement starts at 10:30am with a Community Parade, before finishing in Ashton Gardens where there will be a full programme of entertainment.

Come and have a chat with our expert advisors and find out how Take Charge can help you lower your energy bills, access financial support and even secure funding for energy efficient home improvements.

Location

Ashton Gardens,
Clifton Drive North,
St Annes on the Sea, FY8 2NY

St Annes Carnival: Family and Community Day

Sun 12 Jul 2026 , 11am–4:30pm

Ashton Gardens, St Annes, Lancashire,

Type: Energy & money, Family Fun Day, Low carbon, 

About the event

Find the Take Charge team at St Annes Carnival Family & Community Day, a relaxed but busy family day featuring children’s games, family-friendly stalls, fun dog competitions, and live entertaininment throughout the afternoon.

Speak to our expert advisor about how to lower your energy bills, which energy saving improvements would work best for your home, and financial support available.

Location

Ashton Gardens,
Clifton Drive North,
St Annes on the Sea, FY8 2NY

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