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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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
Team Leader – IT Sector
Shenton are very reliable, we often see many different engineers with them being a much larger company, but they are all very friendly and professional, we are very confident in their support. The engineers representing their company are always highly professional, capable and a pleasure to be around. I have regular contact with Teri Phillimore … Continued
Wed, August 31, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company
Wed, August 31, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company Good morning thanks for all your efforts yesterday, our mutual client has expressed his thanks for a great response and I would like to thank everyone for the support I received in helping our client of 25 years plus. This response is one of the reasons why … Continued
Engineer – Consulting Company
Thank you to those involved in arranging the CPD carried out at our office yesterday. We found this CPD on CHPs to be very informative, and the presenter Marcus Dodswoth was very knowledgeable and approached the CPD with great professionalism and enthusiasm.
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Electrical Reseller
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Electrical Reseller I like working with Shenton. The engineers always turn up and do what they say they are going to do. What a delightful surprise – the shentongroup hampers are a legend
Engineering Services Manager – Healthcare Company
Your Engineer was on time and he called me directly for accurate location details. He was well mannered, informative and didn’t waste any time so he was done collecting data and completed his minor service works quickly so allowing me to undertake the monthly test without too long a delay. All in all this was … Continued
Paul Hamblyn – Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of EuroSite Power.
Shenton Group have been a trusted partner since 2012. Their knowledge of the TEDOM CHP product proved invaluable when commissioning this complex project for CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), helping us to achieve the objectives set by our client.”
Mon, December 05, 2016 – Facilities and Contracts Manager, Major Retailer
Can I also pass on my thanks to your team involved in the installation project? They were extremely professional, effective and focussed throughout. It is a pleasure working with such a conscientious and capable team.
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller Compared to FG Wilson, you guys are in a different league.
Mon, June 13, 2016 – Project Manager, Major Engineering Company
Mon, June 13, 2016 – Project Manager, Major Engineering Company When I checked with my colleagues who’d worked with you before on the Newcastle jobs, they said ‘shentongroup are great to deal with. No concerns at all, and if there are ever any problems on a project they always get them sorted’.
Service Manager – Real Estate
I would just like to pass on from both Mike, and myself our appreciation, and sincere thanks to you and the rest of Shenton Team. During the evening, and our day spent factory testing the whole ethos of the group shone through, and for QVC it is a real pleasure to be working in conjunction … Continued
Fri, June 24, 2011 – Services Manager – International Publisher
Fri, June 24, 2011 – Services Manager – International Publisher Thank you to all concerned. This project was executed effectively and efficiently. All your staff and contractors were excellent.
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.
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