In infrastructure and utilities, power failure isn’t just disruptive—it can halt essential services, breach regulatory compliance, and impact thousands of customers. Shenton Group delivers robust backup power and CHP solutions that ensure maximum uptime, reduce energy costs, and support sustainability across complex, high-demand environments. Whether you’re managing pumping stations, treatment plants, or remote utility sites, our systems keep operations running smoothly and communities connected.
Utility and infrastructure providers face unique challenges when power fails:
We engineer and maintain power systems that meet the demands of this sector:
We’ve supported major utility providers and infrastructure projects with reliable power:
A major gas network provider was facing critical disruptions due to unreliable generator maintenance. We stepped in with a tailored solution to keep their operations running smoothly – 24/7.
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Location: NationwideClient: Leading National Fibre Network ProviderEnd User: Businesses and Consumers NationwideSector: Fibre Network Infrastructure Products/Services Used: Client Overview Our client is a leading national fibre network provider operating across 190+ sites. They deliver high-speed connectivity to businesses and consumers, relying on resilient power infrastructure to maintain continuous service availability. Their operations are critical to … Continued
Explore how Shenton Group powered one of the UK’s leading water utility companies with turnkey generator solutions – including generator for hire UK, standby generator supply, and nationwide generator servicing for utilities.
Along with offering a turnkey project where we would also remove the old equipment, the design we put forward negated the need for rental generators and reduced the amount of cable, which would save the client a quarter of a million pounds. This ultimately leads us to win the project.
BACKGROUND As the Royal Mail continue to invest in their infrastructure, Shenton Group were once again called upon to offer a resilient standby power solution to support one of their distribution centres. The project was progressing under tight deadlines, and a well-respected M&E contractor contracted Shenton Group to design, supply and install the generator package … Continued
BACKGROUND Having worked with many gas network providers over the years, Shenton Group was approached once again by a long-standing client to assist with their network role out. PROJECT OVERVIEW The requirement for this particular project was to install a natural gas generator at a remote site in Shalford just outside Guildford. These gas network … Continued
BACKGROUND Bentley Ings is a vital flood defence in Doncaster North and helps protect 1,670 properties from flooding by diverting water away from local areas such as Toll Bar, Arksey and Bentley. The defences were undergoing a significant upgrade, spanning over two years and costing £11m. The project was to replace the pumping stations 80-year-old … Continued
Location: UK Products/ Services BACKGROUND A new baggage substation was being developed and required a generator solution with a fast turn around. The initial power solution was originally designed around another manufacturer’s equipment who unexpectedly pulled out of the project. This left the Airport in a difficult situation, needing to find a supplier who could … Continued
OVERVIEW The ever-expanding world of IT depends one hundred percent on the availability of reliable continuous power supplies. When a major IT infrastructure company decided to relocate its headquarters, it entrusted its continuous power supplies to Shenton Group, which firstly provided a standby generator whilst managing the modification of an existing generator. This, alongside a … Continued
Client: Murrow AD Ltd, Somerset Farm Location: Murrow, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Products/ Services BACKGROUND The Murrow AD team approached Shenton Group to help design the complete CHP and generator system. Due to the nature of all Gas to Grid sites, there was a requirement to power very large gas compressors and a biogas upgrading unit without incurring … Continued
When a leading construction and civil engineering company completed a major project to upgrade the fuel storage and delivery systems on a large number of standby diesel generators for Thames Water
Manager – Wireless Network Distributor
Shenton Group has done an amazing job. Now we can maintain continuity when powercuts occur as lighting, IT equipment, telephones, heating and air conditioning are all supported by the UPS and the Power Call service. We are extremely impressed with the company and its service, support and expertise.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council Can you please give my thanks to the shentongroup engineers for successfully completing the generator panel modifications and testing of the system, I would like to thank Paul in particular for coping with the challenging situation under pressure, the shentongroup engineers performed excellently and … Continued
Fri, October 3, 2014 – FM Specialist, Leading Furniture Retailer
Fri, October 3, 2014 – FM Specialist, Leading Furniture Retailer I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all at shentongroup for the recent support you gave at the ***** ***** Service Office to resolve the issue in a very prompt and professional manner.
Alex Robinson – AD Plant Manager
I have found Shenton Group to be a thoroughly professional organisation. Running an AD plant is a 24/7 operation, with constant oversight required. However, even though the CHPs are one of the most critical parts of the AD plant, I have no concerns about their operation, due to the efficiency of the support service provided.
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants Grant and Mark have been a pleasure to deal with thus far with this project, and I’ll personally make sure that you guys are invited to work with us on any and all generator projects that come up. Thanks again.
Tue, July 02, 2013 – Manager, Hire Company
Tue, July 02, 2013 – Manager, Hire Company Chloe couldn’t do enough to help with the whole hire, she was great and makes you want to hire again and again. Would want to deal with her all the time – you know the job is going to be done. The guys on site were very … Continued
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany When the power outaged occurred the generator coped very well. shentongroup did an excellent job and I have no hesitation in recommending the company to others and using it again as the need arises.
Tue, July 30, 2013 – Service Sales Engineer, Contract Reseller Company
Tue, July 30, 2013 – Service Sales Engineer, Contract Reseller Company Our Client has emailed – he wants me to pass on a big thank you to James and everyone else involved in the Gene hire over the last week.
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Specialist Suppliers & Installers of Alarm & Security Systems
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Specialist Suppliers & Installers of Alarm & Security Systems Many thanks for all your help from start to finish with the project; great service.
Owner – Radio Station
I can’t thank you and your team enough for your help with the generator over the weekend. It was the one single thing that I could worry about the least (apart from where to find the fuel gauge!). It was easy to deal with you, the generator was delivered on time, a lovely piece of … Continued
Wed, October 14, 2015 – Electrical Foreman, Building Services Company
Wed, October 14, 2015 – Electrical Foreman, Building Services Company Many thanks for all of your efforts over the past few days. Is it possible to pass on my thanks to your site team for delivering another successful project? We have received positive feedback from ********** for all of the work that was carried out, it was … Continued
Building Service Manager – Large M&E Company
James, today’s training went well. Please let your mangers know Alex continued to be very thorough and professional when carrying out his work.
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