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Stay informed with the latest updates from the UK’s leading experts in reliable power solutions. Our News & Insights hub brings together the most recent stories, expert commentary, project updates, and thought‑leadership from Shenton Group — your trusted partner for standby power, generators, CHP systems, and resilient energy solutions.
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From industry developments and compliance changes to real‑world installations and behind‑the‑scenes expertise, this page is your go‑to source for everything shaping the future of power continuity. Each article is crafted to support consultants, facilities managers, engineers, and organisations who rely on uninterrupted power — helping you stay ahead in an evolving energy landscape.
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Discover practical guidance, success stories, and innovations that continue to set The Shenton Group Standard in reliability, long-term performance, and energy resilience.
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How often should a UPS be serviced: Why Regular Servicing Prevents Downtime for Critical Sites
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Service & Maintenance plans include but are not limited to, device repairs, battery management, enclosure maintenance and power conversion optimisation.
To ensure our clients get support best suited to their needs, Shenton Group offers five levels of UPS maintenance.
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Power Resilience in Critical Infrastructure: Ensuring Operational Continuity
Why is Power Resilience more important than ever? A recent power outage near Heathrow Airport has sparked conversations about critical infrastructure. Read more…
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What is an ATS panel? (Automatic Transfer Switch)
ATS panels or automatic transfer switch panels are used in combination with standby generators to automate the switch between the mains power sources and a generator in an outage or blackout.
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What Is an AMF Panel?
Automatic mains failure (AMF) panels, often referred to as automatic transfer switch (ATS) panels play an important part in switching the mains power over to generators, but what exactly are they?
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Top 5 Weekly Routine Checks for Looking After Your Generator!
Even the very best power generators need regular maintenance to guarantee peak performance.
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What is Fuel Polishing?
Fuel polishing is a cleaning process that removes any harmful sediment in your generator fuel tank, which if not eliminated, can have a detrimental impact on your backup power system. A fuel polish involves removing the diesel from the storage tank, filtering it, removing the redundant fuel, and then feeding the remaining clean fuel back into the tank.
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What Is an Uninterruptible Power Supply System?
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides emergency backup power instantaneously when the main power source fails or if the voltage drops to an insufficient level or surges and causes an outage.
