From apartment complexes to large housing developments, residents expect uninterrupted power for comfort, safety, and connectivity. Power failures can lead to inconvenience, reputational damage for developers, and even compliance risks. Shenton Group ensures residential sites remain operational around the clock with tailored power solutions.
Residential developments and other buildings such as hotels must have adequate backup power – it’s not just a convenience, it’s a legal and safety requirement. In the event of a power outage:
Without these measures, compliance is compromised, and the safety of residents and guests is at risk.
Our solutions include:
Battery storage adds an extra layer of resilience, enabling residential sites to store renewable energy, reduce reliance on the grid, and maintain uptime during transitions or outages.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate heat and electricity simultaneously, making them ideal for large residential sites and hotels with high hot water demand. CHP can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30%, cut energy costs, and help meet sustainability targets.
At Shenton Group, we maintain and optimise CHP systems to ensure they deliver maximum efficiency and ROI – helping residential developments and similar achieve greener energy and lower bills without compromising reliability.
Without reliable power, residential developments face serious consequences:
See how we’ve helped residential developments maintain power continuity and improve energy efficiency:
A leading aerospace manufacturer required urgent temporary power to support essential weekend testing. Shenton Group stepped in with a rapid‑response solution, delivering and commissioning a fully resilient system within one week.
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Discover how Shenton Group delivered rapid-response, centralised power solutions to over 100 critical healthcare sites – meeting every emergency SLA and transforming risk into reliability.
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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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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.
Sector: Manufacturing Products/ Services The project included six rental generators of varying sizes: one 800 kVA, three 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 200 kVA, supported by six bulk fuel tanks. Additional equipment included cables, delivery, installation, fuel management, cable ramps, and a load bank. Background This case study showcases Shenton Group’s expertise in … Continued
Sector: PharmaceuticalsLocation: Liverpool Products/ Services Background A global biopharmaceutical company, based in the north west of the UK, was expanding due to the increase in demand for pharmaceutical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further manufacturing and cold storage were required on-site, and temporary power was needed for this expansion. Project Overview Shenton Group was tasked … Continued
Client: Wiltshire CouncilSector: Local AuthorityLocation: Porton Down Products/Services Background Porton Science Park provides a platform for Science and Technology to innovate in an environment that welcomes and supports new business start ups. Working in partnership with Wiltshire council and DSTL (the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Science Technology Laboratory), who are an existing customer, Shenton … Continued
Client: Amazon Direct Sector: Distribution Location: Tilbury Products/ Services Background Amazon Direct is one of the largest distributors in the UK with over 30 warehouses operating currently. In 2021 an unplanned service requirement arose in one of Amazon’s distribution centres, which resulted in the requirement for a rental generator. Shenton Group were asked to provide … Continued
Shenton Group’s solution provides the Bristol City Council network with huge electrical and heat savings and provides reductions in the city’s environmental impact.
Marble Arch Place, located on Bayswater Road, Marylebone, London, is a new mixed-use development. Shenton Group designed, supplied and installed the life safety and backup power solution for the site.
Client: Gratte BrothersSector: Mixed-Use Development Location: Soho, London Products/Services Background Ilona Rose House, set in the heart of Soho, London, is a 31,0,00sqm new-build project spread over 13 floors, including four below ground. With a build cost of £100m, the development will contain shops, restaurants, bars, offices, residential apartments, a gallery and a nightclub. Shenton Group … Continued
Wed, February 03, 2016 – Solutions Architect, Major Energy Management Company
Wed, February 03, 2016 – Solutions Architect, Major Energy Management Company Roland, you are an absolute star – I’ll have a read through all this but I cannot thank you enough for your efforts – I am truly grateful… Thanks again and I’ll give this a read through – but you are the best!
Sun, June 19, 2011 – Manufacturing Director
Sun, June 19, 2011 – Manufacturing Director We were recommended to shentongroup by our electrician and the company’s engineers carried out a very detailed survey.
Tue, September 27, 2016 – Director, Electrical Services Company
Thank you, the client and ourselves are pleased with your installation
Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company
Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company Just to let you know that all went well and install is completed. Thanks for a strerling job once again. Pass my thanks onto Alex and Andrew.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Manager, Investment Service Provider
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Manager, Investment Service Provider Thanks for setting this up I really appreciate the help and professional manner in which this was handled, also your engineer was first class and thanks for not charging us. Thanks.
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.
Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company
Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company As per our email exchange on Friday, many thanks once again for sorting out this difficult situation, once again shentongroup have demonstrated excellent customer care in what was a difficult situation for us all. We have a few projects starting to come on stream in … Continued
David Harbour – Andover Radio
Sorry – but I can’t give Shenton a higher rating! They are simply superb. Nothing too much trouble.
Tue, August 16, 2011 – Finance Director – Care Home Group
Tue, August 16, 2011 – Finance Director – Care Home Group shentongroup’s Power Call service is a cost effective solution to providing standby power for our Care Home
Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers
Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers Happy new year to you and many thanks for sending the CPD certificates. Please pass on our appreciation to Richard for what was a truly informative and beneficial CPD seminar.
Thu, September 08, 2011 – 10:11:05 – Healthcare Group – Property Services Manager
Thu, September 08, 2011 – 10:11:05 – Healthcare Group – Property Services Manager Many thanks for your assistance and prompt service yet again!!
Fri, July 25, 2014 – Tyre Specialists
Fri, July 25, 2014 – Tyre Specialists Very happy with your company, we have a lot of power outages where we are and your generators have never failed to start, been excellent and the service is good. Don’t worry I would never think of going anywhere else when other project arise.
