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
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Maintenance Contract Manager, County Council Can you please give my thanks to the shentongroup engineers for successfully completing the generator panel modifications and testing of the system, I would like to thank Paul in particular for coping with the challenging situation under pressure, the shentongroup engineers performed excellently and … Continued
Wed, March 15, 2017 – Systems Manager, British University
Brilliant Stuff Stephanie and you are welcome, I must say you guys have always helped us in a crisis and that counts for a lot… …As usual let me known when you have a team ready for the Hawkeye installation.
Thu, September 29, 2011 – Projects Manager MOD Site
Thu, September 29, 2011 – Projects Manager MOD Site shentongroup site operatives were clean and tidy, courteous and professional in their conduct.
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants Grant and Mark have been a pleasure to deal with thus far with this project, and I’ll personally make sure that you guys are invited to work with us on any and all generator projects that come up. Thanks again.
David Harbour – Andover Radio
Sorry – but I can’t give Shenton a higher rating! They are simply superb. Nothing too much trouble.
Ian Hedges – Briggs & Forrester
Shenton Group provide us with excellent estimating support on many projects, always returning on time or advising up-front if it’s something they can’t offer, which is invaluable.Their professional and pro-active approach has cemented them as one of our go to providers for generator and UPS systems.
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
Wed, August 03, 2011 – Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturer
Wed, August 03, 2011 – Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturer shentongroup Power Management’s service has been first class
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre Honestly it has been a pleasure working with Shenton. We have had several ‘bad ones’ in other contracts throughout our build but your guys have been on top form. We will be using you again for additional generator sets and maintenance in the future.
District Council
With Power Call, we are confident that the Council can meet its business continuity and resilience obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 through an effective and reliable power security plan.
Wed, June 10, 2015 – Electrical Project Manager, Large Engineering Services Company
Wed, June 10, 2015 – Electrical Project Manager, Large Engineering Services Company …the technical liaison, proposed design, technical submittal, prompt reactions and quality of components and workmanship has been very good…The installation process dates when declared where adhered to and undertaken in a professional manner, under difficult circumstances with constant main contractor external works on-going around the access area … Continued
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.
