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Reliable Power Solutions for Government & Ministry of Defence

From local council offices and government agencies to MoD bases, power continuity is critical for security, compliance, and operational stability. Shenton Group has a long and proven history serving government-owned organisations and public sector services, delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of reliability and confidentiality.

Why Power Continuity Matters for Government & MoD

  • Ensure Operational Stability – Avoid downtime that disrupts essential services and critical infrastructure.
  • Meet Compliance and Security Standards – Adhere to stringent government and MoD regulations.
  • Support Sustainability Goals – Reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in line with environmental policies.

What Happens When the Power Stops?

Without reliable power, government and defence organisations face serious consequences:

  • Operational Downtime – Disrupted services, missed deadlines, and compromised security.
  • Equipment Damage – Sudden shutdowns can harm sensitive systems and critical infrastructure.
  • Security Risks – Loss of power can impact surveillance, communications, and emergency response.
  • Loss of Reputation – Failure to maintain continuity can erode public trust.
  • Energy Inefficiency – Rising costs without CHP optimisation.
  • Reduced Resilience – Inability to meet compliance and maintain operational readiness.

Our Expertise in Secure and Challenging Environments

Shenton Group has extensive experience working in high-security and complex locations, always in strict accordance with government and MoD health, safety, and security regulations. Our solutions are designed to deliver resilience and peace of mind for decision-makers responsible for critical operations.

Standby Generators, UPS Systems & Battery Storage

Our solutions include:

  • Standby Generators – Ensure power continuity during outages
  • Generator Hire – Provides temporary power for planned works or emergencies.
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – Ensures that there is no break in power, providing seamless protection for critical systems.
  • Battery Storage Solutions – Store energy for instant backup and support sustainability goals.
  • Power Call Emergency Generator Hire – Rapid response for urgent requirements.

Battery storage adds an extra layer of resilience, enabling facilities to store renewable energy, reduce reliance on the grid, and maintain uptime during transitions or outages.

CHP Maintenance and Efficiency

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate heat and electricity simultaneously, making them ideal for large government facilities with significant hot water demand. CHP can reduce carbon emissions by up to 30%, cut energy costs, and help meet sustainability targets.

At Shenton Group, we maintain and optimise CHP systems to ensure they deliver maximum efficiency and ROI—helping public sector organisations achieve greener energy and lower bills without compromising reliability.

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    Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company

    Wed, February 4, 2015 – Senior Systems Technician, Defence Company The project management of the replacement UPS at ***** was dealt with in a professional manner which included a site recce proving vital to the success of the end result…The services that shentongroup provide to this site is valued. To date, shentongroup have responded in a timely … Continued
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    Building Service Manager – M&E Company

    Just so you know there wasn’t any issues with the generator and working with Alex was a pleasure. Found him very patient, understanding and helpful.
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    Account Manager, Generation

    On the whole your company have done extremely well paying on time and when asked to do so. We thank you for this. On this basis and to make future trading easier between ourselves, I have set up a meeting with my Director to discuss increasing your credit limit (among other accounts). Once I have … Continued
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    Wed, July 27, 2016 – Owner, Production Services Company

    Wed, July 27, 2016 – Owner, Production Services Company Just a quick note to say thank you to you and your team for another fantastic year of generator delivery! Everything is so easy and I’m sure that is down to you personally. Doug and Tom were excellent as ever – they are so efficient (and also said … Continued
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    Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator

    Mon, April 14, 2014 – Managing Director of London’s Premiere Data Centre Operator A quick email to thank you both and in addition your engineer who attended site today – I cannot express how professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with he was.  Most don’t take the time to recognise the good, only quickly enough … Continued
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    Fri, June 13, 2014 – Financial Director of Award winning Butcher

    Fri, June 13, 2014 – Financial Director of Award winning Butcher It’s been a pleasure working with your company and should you wish to use as a reference site in future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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    Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider.

    Fri, July 22, 2011 – Contracts Manager – Telecomm FM provider. We went out to tender but chose shentongroup as we were particularly impressed with the fact they immediately understood what was required and took the time to understand how we wanted the contract to work. The company has national coverage and offers far more … Continued
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    Tue, July 02, 2013 – Manager, Hire Company

    Tue, July 02, 2013 – Manager, Hire Company Chloe couldn’t do enough to help with the whole hire, she was great and makes you want to hire again and again. Would want to deal with her all the time – you know the job is going to be done. The guys on site were very … Continued
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    Mon, April 29, 2013 – Contractor Supervisor, FM Company

    Mon, April 29, 2013 – Contractor Supervisor, FM Company Just to say a quick thank you to James Hawksworth who helped us out over the weekend. We are quick to moan at people but not so quick in complementing so well done shentongroup.
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    Building Service Manager – Large M&E Company

    Dear all, I am pleased to announce that ****** have successful handed over the ******* project within our contract date. It is a massive achievement and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the time and effort you have all put in. I’m sure we would of not achieved it … Continued
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    Matthew Butt – Managing Director at Netwise Data Centre

    I have been using Shenton for over 5 years now, they were brought on board to initially diagnose a small fault at our data centre in South London and now they supply, install, service and load bank our entire generator estate. Their knowledge in the backup power space is second to none and despite growing … Continued
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    Mon, December 8, 2014 – Electrical Project Engineer, Leading Engineering Company

    Mon, December 8, 2014 – Electrical Project Engineer, Leading Engineering Company The ***** ***** Test went very well without a hitch. The Client Commissioning Manager & External Consult we’re very impressed with your generator and its integration with the LV Panel. Your engineer Tom and the LV Switch Board engineer worked well together pre-test and gave confidence … Continued