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
Tue, May 07, 2013 – Director, Business Solutions Company
Tue, May 07, 2013 – Director, Business Solutions Company Thanks very much for the prompt service. Good as ever, please pass on our thanks to your management team and particularly for the work of yourself and your engineer.
Tue, September 27, 2016 – Director, Electrical Services Company
Thank you, the client and ourselves are pleased with your installation
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Electrical Reseller
Thu, April 25, 2013 – Electrical Reseller Thanks for the efficient service at the University yesterday; the customer was delighted with how it went.
Tue, October 16, 2012 -Electrical Reseller
Tue, October 16, 2012 -Electrical Reseller Just a quick note to say a big ‘thank you’ for all your hard work and hospitality this morning and for a lovely lunch. You could not have made us more welcome. Also could you pass our thanks to Steve who stayed out there in all that wind and … Continued
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
Wed, November 18, 2015 – Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Company
Wed, November 18, 2015 – Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Company The CPD was very informative and well presented. Richard could answer the vast majority of the questions thrown at him; certainly those within the realm of CHP and was friendly and approachable.
Wed, October 12, 2011 – Manager – Health and Fitness Club
Wed, October 12, 2011 – Manager – Health and Fitness Club When due to our increasing growth we needed to open a second Health and Fitness centre, shentongroup provided us with a clean…
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Principle Oil & Development Engineer
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Principle Oil & Development Engineer shentongroup’s generators are robust for longevity, large enough to run the degasification and ancillary equipment but still maintain low noise levels. They have an excellent reputation and ability to think outside the box.
Tues, January 20, 2015 – Senior Electrical Engineer, University
Tues, January 20, 2015 – Senior Electrical Engineer, University Just to say the presenter Richard, was knowledgeable, humorous and pitched at the right pace. This was the best CPD I have attended in a few years.
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.”
Tue, October 16, 2012 – Solutions Engineer – Distribution Solutions Company
Tue, October 16, 2012 – Solutions Engineer – Distribution Solutions Company Our customer has asked us to pass on our thanks to Norman for his help and support at the commissioning last Tuesday.
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company
Tue, September 18, 2012 – Facilities Manager – Retail Company Following our recent power failure I would like to thank the shentongroup, in particular the Rental division for your help and assistance during that very difficult time. shentongroup showed a very high level of customer service which instilled confidence from the first point of contact … Continued
