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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.

Our Latest News

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    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
  • Ian Hedges – Briggs & Forrester

    Shenton Group provide us with excellent estimating support on many projects, always returning on time or advising up-front if it’s something they can’t offer, which is invaluable.Their professional and pro-active approach has cemented them as one of our go to providers for generator and UPS systems.
  • 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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    Your Engineer was on time and he called me directly for accurate location details. He was well mannered, informative and didn’t waste any time so he was done collecting data and completed his minor service works quickly so allowing me to undertake the monthly test without too long a delay. All in all this was … Continued
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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.
  • IT Manager – Solicitors

    As an IT Manager within a busy solicitors’ practice, uninterrupted power is critical to our systems, data access, and client service. Although power outages are infrequent, Power Call provides a cost-effective and reassuring solution that ensures full business continuity if the worst should happen. Their service gives us confidence that, in the event of an … Continued
  • Fri, November 7, 2014 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company

    Fri, November 7, 2014 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your site team for the excellent service you provided for the recent generator hire at the hospital. Special thanks goes to Tom and Doug for their professional manner in conducting the initial site … Continued
  • Thurs, March 30, 2017 – PA & Team Secretary, M&E Company

    I just wanted to send an email with the feedback from attendees for the Combined Heat & Power CPD yesterday. Staff have said it was an excellent example of what a CPD session should be (by all accounts they have had some rather poor one’s in the past) and they asked me to feed this … Continued
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