Whether you manage a school or a large educational campus, continuous heat and power is essential for safety, comfort, and uninterrupted learning. Power failures can disrupt classes, damage equipment, and create compliance risks – issues no Facilities Manager wants to face.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate heat and electricity simultaneously, making them ideal for larger educational sites with significant hot water demand. Campuses with swimming pools, sports facilities, or student accommodation often benefit most from CHP technology for heating and power.
These systems lower energy costs, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30%, and help meet sustainability targets.
At Shenton Group, we maintain and optimise CHP systems to ensure they operate at peak efficiency and deliver the highest possible return on investment. For educational facilities running long hours, this means lower bills, greener energy, and reliable performance without compromise.
If the unthinkable happens and mains power fails, having a backup generator system ensures your site isn’t left in the dark. We design robust solutions for resilience and compliance, giving FM teams confidence that critical life safety services such as emergency lighting and lifts will continue to operate.
When a permanent generator isn’t required, our Power Call emergency generator rental connection service provides rapid response and peace of mind.
See how we’ve helped schools and universities maintain power continuity and reduce energy costs:
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, 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
IT Manager – Solicitors
As an IT Manager within a busy solicitors’ practice, uninterrupted power is critical to our systems, data access, and client service. Although power outages are infrequent, Power Call provides a cost-effective and reassuring solution that ensures full business continuity if the worst should happen. Their service gives us confidence that, in the event of an … Continued
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Telecommunications Officer, Major Aerospace Company
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Telecommunications Officer, Major Aerospace Company Good Morning David, I would just like to drop you a few lines of praise for the company. I am really impressed by the service we have received from, survey, to quote, delivery and installation of the above subject, overall a very satisfied customer and, … Continued
Thu, November 01, 2012 – Electrical Contractor
Thu, November 01, 2012 – Electrical Contractor Please thank your engineer for his assistance yesterday with rectifying the phase rotation fault. Thank you for all your efforts with the quick turnaround, the client is very happy and pleased with the response to their demands
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.
Site Manager – NHS Trust
Please can I take the opportunity to thank you, Roy, Paul, Stuart and Tom as well as James, David and Graham for the brilliant work you have delivered in ******* over the course of the past 3 months. The meticulous planning you carried out prior to day one meant that all staff in the clinical and … Continued
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House You are very kind as I have recieved the most delicious looking bottle of red wine in the smartest presentation case along with the most useful accessories! Thank you so much to you and everyone at shentongroup, I could not be more grateful. We will drink … Continued
Tue, May 03, 2011 – Infrastructure Technical Team Leader.
Tue, May 03, 2011 – Infrastructure Technical Team Leader. shentongroup won the tender by not only providing the most competitive price but also on their proven track record.
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!!
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator
Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator A quick email to thank you both and in addition your engineer who attended site today – I cannot express how professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with he was. Most don’t take the time to recognise the good, only quickly enough … Continued
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, October 16, 2012 – Electrical Reseller
Tue, October 16, 2012 – Electrical Reseller When I have a tricky job that needs doing I call shentongroup.
