In infrastructure and utilities, power failure isn’t just disruptive—it can halt essential services, breach regulatory compliance, and impact thousands of customers. Shenton Group delivers robust backup power and CHP solutions that ensure maximum uptime, reduce energy costs, and support sustainability across complex, high-demand environments. Whether you’re managing pumping stations, treatment plants, or remote utility sites, our systems keep operations running smoothly and communities connected.
Utility and infrastructure providers face unique challenges when power fails:
We engineer and maintain power systems that meet the demands of this sector:
We’ve supported major utility providers and infrastructure projects with reliable power:
A major gas network provider was facing critical disruptions due to unreliable generator maintenance. We stepped in with a tailored solution to keep their operations running smoothly – 24/7.
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Explore how Shenton Group powered one of the UK’s leading water utility companies with turnkey generator solutions – including generator for hire UK, standby generator supply, and nationwide generator servicing for utilities.
Along with offering a turnkey project where we would also remove the old equipment, the design we put forward negated the need for rental generators and reduced the amount of cable, which would save the client a quarter of a million pounds. This ultimately leads us to win the project.
BACKGROUND As the Royal Mail continue to invest in their infrastructure, Shenton Group were once again called upon to offer a resilient standby power solution to support one of their distribution centres. The project was progressing under tight deadlines, and a well-respected M&E contractor contracted Shenton Group to design, supply and install the generator package … Continued
BACKGROUND Having worked with many gas network providers over the years, Shenton Group was approached once again by a long-standing client to assist with their network role out. PROJECT OVERVIEW The requirement for this particular project was to install a natural gas generator at a remote site in Shalford just outside Guildford. These gas network … Continued
BACKGROUND Bentley Ings is a vital flood defence in Doncaster North and helps protect 1,670 properties from flooding by diverting water away from local areas such as Toll Bar, Arksey and Bentley. The defences were undergoing a significant upgrade, spanning over two years and costing £11m. The project was to replace the pumping stations 80-year-old … Continued
Location: UK Products/ Services BACKGROUND A new baggage substation was being developed and required a generator solution with a fast turn around. The initial power solution was originally designed around another manufacturer’s equipment who unexpectedly pulled out of the project. This left the Airport in a difficult situation, needing to find a supplier who could … Continued
OVERVIEW The ever-expanding world of IT depends one hundred percent on the availability of reliable continuous power supplies. When a major IT infrastructure company decided to relocate its headquarters, it entrusted its continuous power supplies to Shenton Group, which firstly provided a standby generator whilst managing the modification of an existing generator. This, alongside a … Continued
Client: Murrow AD Ltd, Somerset Farm Location: Murrow, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Products/ Services BACKGROUND The Murrow AD team approached Shenton Group to help design the complete CHP and generator system. Due to the nature of all Gas to Grid sites, there was a requirement to power very large gas compressors and a biogas upgrading unit without incurring … Continued
When a leading construction and civil engineering company completed a major project to upgrade the fuel storage and delivery systems on a large number of standby diesel generators for Thames Water
Fri, September 30th, 2016 – Project Manager, Infrastructure Company
I wanted to thank you for your collaborative and reactive approach throughout the ******* Generator Controller replacement project. I’d be grateful if you could also pass on myself and Peter’s thanks to the guys in the field who went out of their way to be flexible and help us fit in with ******* requirements and other … Continued
Tues, January 20, 2015 – Senior Electrical Engineer, University
Tues, January 20, 2015 – Senior Electrical Engineer, University Just to say the presenter Richard, was knowledgeable, humorous and pitched at the right pace. This was the best CPD I have attended in a few years.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Home Owner, Private House You are very kind as I have recieved the most delicious looking bottle of red wine in the smartest presentation case along with the most useful accessories! Thank you so much to you and everyone at shentongroup, I could not be more grateful. We will drink … Continued
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Principle Oil & Development Engineer
Tue, November 08, 2011 – Principle Oil & Development Engineer shentongroup’s generators are robust for longevity, large enough to run the degasification and ancillary equipment but still maintain low noise levels. They have an excellent reputation and ability to think outside the box.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Manager, Investment Service Provider
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Facilities Manager, Investment Service Provider Thanks for setting this up I really appreciate the help and professional manner in which this was handled, also your engineer was first class and thanks for not charging us. Thanks.
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Branch Manager at Electrical Reseller Compared to FG Wilson, you guys are in a different league.
Mon, January 19, 2015 – Head of IT Infrastructure, University
Mon, January 19, 2015 – Head of IT Infrastructure, University Echoing ****** comments, many thanks indeed to all those involved in completing this work very professionally. We are very happy with the outcome and Shenton’s approach to working with us.
Thu, August 29, 2013 – Royal Airforce Base
Thu, August 29, 2013 – Royal Airforce Base Hi Marcus, just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know I was really impressed with your guys yesterday. They all worked like Trojans to get the old system out and the new units in place, the weather was unseasonably warm for Scotland and … Continued
Tue, May 07, 2013 – Quality Manager, FM Contractor Company
Tue, May 07, 2013 – Quality Manager, FM Contractor Company Thanks for being so efficient and making the process very smooth. We are very grateful and will look to use you in the future when required.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Civil Contingencies Officer, Council
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Civil Contingencies Officer, Council The installation was successfully completed today, thanks to all concerned for your help, support, coorporation and coordination with this project.
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants
Wed, October 21, 2015 – Project Manager, Building Consultants Grant and Mark have been a pleasure to deal with thus far with this project, and I’ll personally make sure that you guys are invited to work with us on any and all generator projects that come up. Thanks again.
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre
Tues, May 12, 2015 – Managing Director, Leading UK Data Centre Honestly it has been a pleasure working with Shenton. We have had several ‘bad ones’ in other contracts throughout our build but your guys have been on top form. We will be using you again for additional generator sets and maintenance in the future.
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