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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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Data Centre World proving a huge success for shentongroup
With one day completed at Data Centre World and another already under way today, shentongroup are having a very successful time at this exhibition.
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Another successful Generator install by shentongroup
Another successful Generator install at a large hospital was carried out by shentongroup in February 2015.
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shentongroup working with Quadrant2Design at Data Centre World
shentongroup are working with Quadrant2Design this year on a number of exhibitions, the first one will be Data Centre World in March.
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Do I need planning permission for a standby power generator?
Standby Diesel generators, especially those in inner-city or urban areas, can often require planning permission. With stricter guidelines around air quality and environmental health, planning for generators is a complex topic. Requirements vary regionally, but the guidance below will help you find local contacts and answer some common questions to find out how standby generator … Continued
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9 fundamental design considerations for CHP specification
Design philosophy The relationship between thermal and electrical demand is key to the correct design and specification of a CHP system.
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What are the considerations of the existing electrical infrastructure and G59 on CHP specification?
Electrical Infrastructure A CHP system is, in effect, a power supply embedded within your building and connected to the national grid. There are several things that must be considered before a CHP system can be commissioned, in other words become operational and run in parallel with the mains.
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Results at the AD & Biogas event!
shentongroup recently exhibited once again at the AD & Biogas event, Birmingham NEC.
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Challenges of CHP Sizing
There is always a tendency for CHP to be oversized, especially when the selection is based on thermal output. This leads to reductions in annual running time, and considerable loss of financial saving for the client. In extreme cases it can lead to physical damage due to excessive shutdowns and failures.