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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.
What You’ll Find Here
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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Shenton Group Expands Generator Rental Division
We congratulate Grant Barry as he is promoted to Manager of our Generator Rental fleet! Over the past year and a half, we have seen inquiries more than double, leading us to expand the department, and as a result, we are recruiting another Rental Assistant.
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Shenton Group and EMS Group Partnership
Shenton Group has recently partnered up with the EMS Group and their dedicated experts in multidisciplinary environmental consultancy
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Electrical Systems: What is a Brownout?
Generally speaking, electricity supply exceeds demands, but when there is any disruption at power plants or the supply source it can lead to brownouts. With the installation of a UPS and backup generator, it is possible to avoid fluctuation issues such as brownouts or power surges.
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UPS Backup Power Systems & the Importance of Maintenance
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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Businesses Push to Reduce Carbon Footprints
Shenton Group has helped countless organisations to reduce their carbon emissions, become more energy-efficient and reduce their energy costs by utilising CHP. Cogeneration can reduce carbon emissions by as much as 30% compared to conventional generation via a boiler and electricity purchased directly from the National Grid.
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Home Backup Power– Standby Generators for Residential Property
Keeping the power on at home is crucial given how much we rely on electricity for lighting, appliances, the internet and home security. In this blog, we discuss the key considerations for standby generators in residential use. When it comes to your power, get advice from the experts.
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Lorraine John Celebrates 19 Years at Shenton Group
We are delighted to celebrate the 19th work anniversary of Lorraine John, our operations manager. In 2002 Lorraine was recruited from an agency, initially starting as a service coordinator for Merlin Power.
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What Impact Will the Increasing Numbers of Electric Cars Have on the National Grid?
With electric car sales on the rise, we ask what impact this Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake will have on the UK’s power network.