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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.
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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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CHAS Accreditation
shentongroup has recently secured Contractors Health & Safety Scheme (CHAS) accreditation status adding to the list which already includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Achilles and Safe Contractor. This is further proof that we recognise the importance of Health & Safety in our world today. At shentongroup, we are committed to the continued safety of our … Continued
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Seven steps to successful standby power for data centres
A resilient system for data centre power protection and security is critical to business continuity and resilience. That’s a given. Although there are various elements to a full turnkey standby power solution including; UPS systems, battery banks, power distribution networks, switch gear, bulk fuel storage etc, we’ve chosen to focus the attention on generators in … Continued
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The forecast of Britains future energy issues
A programme broadcast on the BBC highlighted the possibly energy issues facing Britain over the coming decades. Watch the video on the BBC site
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Fri, April 26, 2013 – IT Manager, Housing Association
Fri, April 26, 2013 – IT Manager, Housing Association The install was completed OK, Andrew was very professional and all went very well, thank him.
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Without CHP you could be out in the cold
Energy costs have risen more than a 100% in the past 12-months while businesses are now bracing themselves for further electricity hikes with the introduction of new legislation to cut the amount of CO2 we omit. CHP is almost twice as efficient as conventional power generation and can save some companies up to 50% in … Continued
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Taking a view on the need for regular maintenance and service of air circuit breakers
Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs) are used as circuit protection for a wide range of low voltage (up to 600V AC) applications, typically generators, MCCB distribution boards, UPS, small power stations, etc with sizes ranging from 400A to 6300A or larger. Protection is provided in either 3 or 4 pole configurations. Additional protective devices can be … Continued
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Keep your generator in tip top condition
All standby generators should have an annual service contract, which includes a guaranteed rapid response in the event of an emergency as provided by companies such as shentongroup. However as the saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’ and by undertaking some simple checks the end user can go a long way to ensuring that … Continued
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Power up to protect
All retailers hope never to be faced with having to operate their business without electricity but acts of nature, mechanical problems and other emergency situations could result in power failure. The first step in providing power protection is to understand the leading causes of power-related problems. A myth to dispel is that power is perfect. … Continued