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Reliable Power Solutions for Data Centres & Telecoms

In today’s communications age, consumers and organisations expect 24/7 access to data and connectivity. This places enormous pressure on telecoms providers and data centre operators to maintain strict uptime standards. For Facilities Managers, Procurement Teams, and senior decision-makers, power continuity isn’t optional – it’s mission-critical.

Why Power Continuity Matters for Data Centres & Telecoms

  • Protect Network Uptime – Avoid costly outages that impact customers and SLAs.
  • Safeguard Critical Infrastructure – Keep servers, cooling systems, and telecom equipment running without interruption.
  • Reduce Operational Risk – Ensure compliance and maintain brand reputation with guaranteed resilience.

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Our Expertise in Power for Data Centres

For decades, Shenton Group has supported telecoms companies and data centres with dependable, scalable power solutions. We understand the unique challenges of high-demand environments and the importance of uninterrupted service for both operational and financial performance.


Standby Generators and UPS Systems

Our solutions include:

  • Standby Generators – Gas or diesel options to bridge power gaps during outages or upgrade works.
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – Seamless power continuity for critical systems.
  • Emergency Generator Hire (Power Call) – 24/7 rapid response for sites with restricted capital expenditure.

These combined solutions ensure your operations remain resilient, even during unexpected failures or planned maintenance.

See how we’ve helped leading telecoms providers and data centres maintain uptime and protect their operations:

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  • Case Study: Powering 150 Fibre Network Sites with Uninterrupted Power Solutions

    Location: NationwideClient: Leading National Fibre Network ProviderEnd User: Businesses and Consumers NationwideSector: Fibre Network Infrastructure Products/Services Used: Client Overview Our client is a leading national fibre network provider operating across 190+ sites. They deliver high-speed connectivity to businesses and consumers, relying on resilient power infrastructure to maintain continuous service availability. Their operations are critical to … Continued

  • Case Study: Shenton Group Provides Reliable Power to Global Biopharmaceutical Distribution Centres

    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

  • Case Study – Porton Science Park

    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

  • Case Study: Amazon Distribution Centres

    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

  • Backup Generator Solution for Ilona Rose House

    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

  • Providing Power Continuity to Virgin Media

    The Virgin Media Technology Service Centre, a campus facility in Knowsley, UK, was subject to technical upgrading of its supportive infrastructure to better enhance the power resilience to the site.

    The existing Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supplies (DRUPS) technology became extremely expensive to maintain, leading to the decision to upgrade the equipment. Shenton Group was once again entrusted with this project due to an ongoing relationship with previous power installations for Virgin Media.

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    Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers

    Tues, January 05, 2016 – Electrical Engineer, Consulting Engineers Happy new year to you and many thanks for sending the CPD certificates. Please pass on our appreciation to Richard for what was a truly informative and beneficial CPD seminar.
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    Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company

    Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company Just to let you know that all went well and install is completed.  Thanks for a strerling job once again.  Pass my thanks onto Alex and Andrew.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company

    Mon, June 20, 2016 – Regional Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Company As per our email exchange on Friday, many thanks once again for sorting out this difficult situation, once again shentongroup have demonstrated excellent customer care in what was a difficult situation for us all.  We have a few projects starting to come on stream in … Continued
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    Wed, July 06, 2011 – FM Manager – Telecomm Service Provider

    Wed, July 06, 2011 – FM Manager – Telecomm Service Provider The service provided by shentongroup’s has been first class.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Tue, September 27, 2016 – Director, Electrical Services Company

    Thank you, the client and ourselves are pleased with your installation
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    Mon, December 20, 2014 – Owner, Large Manor House

    Mon, December 20, 2014 – Owner, Large Manor House From my request for quotation to commissioning I was pleased with the prompt and efficient way your company and staff carried out the supply and delivery of the set. The delivery in spite of the short lead time was on the date promised and during the interim … Continued
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    Fri, July 05, 2013 – Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Specifier

    Fri, July 05, 2013 – Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Specifier I thought Richard was an exceptionally good presenter, the presentation was concise, well ordered, informative and intresting. I believe this was the opion of both my more senior and electrical engineering colleagues as well as myself. I appreciate that delivering a presentation to people of varying … Continued
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    Building Service Manager – Large M&E Company

    James, today’s training went well. Please let your mangers know Alex continued to be very thorough and professional when carrying out his work.