From apartment complexes to large housing developments, residents expect uninterrupted power for comfort, safety, and connectivity. Power failures can lead to inconvenience, reputational damage for developers, and even compliance risks. Shenton Group ensures residential sites remain operational around the clock with tailored power solutions.
Residential developments and other buildings such as hotels must have adequate backup power – it’s not just a convenience, it’s a legal and safety requirement. In the event of a power outage:
Without these measures, compliance is compromised, and the safety of residents and guests is at risk.
Our solutions include:
Battery storage adds an extra layer of resilience, enabling residential sites to store renewable energy, reduce reliance on the grid, and maintain uptime during transitions or outages.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems generate heat and electricity simultaneously, making them ideal for large residential sites and hotels with high 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 residential developments and similar achieve greener energy and lower bills without compromising reliability.
Without reliable power, residential developments face serious consequences:
See how we’ve helped residential developments maintain power continuity and improve energy efficiency:
A leading aerospace manufacturer required urgent temporary power to support essential weekend testing. Shenton Group stepped in with a rapid‑response solution, delivering and commissioning a fully resilient system within one week.
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Discover how Shenton Group delivered rapid-response, centralised power solutions to over 100 critical healthcare sites – meeting every emergency SLA and transforming risk into reliability.
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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.
Sector: Manufacturing Products/ Services The project included six rental generators of varying sizes: one 800 kVA, three 500 kVA, one 300 kVA, and one 200 kVA, supported by six bulk fuel tanks. Additional equipment included cables, delivery, installation, fuel management, cable ramps, and a load bank. Background This case study showcases Shenton Group’s expertise in … Continued
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
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
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
Shenton Group’s solution provides the Bristol City Council network with huge electrical and heat savings and provides reductions in the city’s environmental impact.
Marble Arch Place, located on Bayswater Road, Marylebone, London, is a new mixed-use development. Shenton Group designed, supplied and installed the life safety and backup power solution for the site.
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
Private Owner – End User
…I will use your firm again and will recommend you to anybody for honest and reliable service…
Wed, January 14, 2015 – Owner, Large Farm
Wed, January 14, 2015 – Owner, Large Farm All I want to add is that we were highly impressed with the professionalism of your team in dealing with the installation. It really is a magnificent piece of kit! (And it’s got a Perkins Diesel engine – the sound of which I’m very familiar with!) Many thanks … Continued
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
Mon, December 05, 2016 – Facilities and Contracts Manager, Major Retailer
Can I also pass on my thanks to your team involved in the installation project? They were extremely professional, effective and focussed throughout. It is a pleasure working with such a conscientious and capable team.
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany
Sat, June 11, 2011 – Senior Building Services Engineer – Construction Comapany When the power outaged occurred the generator coped very well. shentongroup did an excellent job and I have no hesitation in recommending the company to others and using it again as the need arises.
Wed, August 03, 2011 – Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturer
Wed, August 03, 2011 – Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturer shentongroup Power Management’s service has been first class
Service Engineer – Healthcare Sector
I can’t emphasis how happy we are with the professional and extremely quick manor everything has been dealt with.
Fri, March 01, 2013 – IT Manager, College
Fri, March 01, 2013 – IT Manager, College The set-up went very smoothly. Tom arrived punctually and was very efficient, friendly and professional.
Tue, September 17, 2013 – Test House Engineer at Air & Sea Based Countermeasure Design and Manufacturing Company
Tue, September 17, 2013 – Test House Engineer at Air & Sea Based Countermeasure Design and Manufacturing Company Would you please pass on my sincere thanks to all at shenton for their help over the years, and particularly to Tom for all the times he has had to endure the lousy weather up here, the … Continued
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
Sun, July 31, 2013 – Construction Project Manager for UK and Ireland at Large Retail Property Investment Company
Wed, July 31, 2013 – Construction Project Manager for UK and Ireland at Large Retail Property Investment Company I have had the chance to review the installation works on the new SO generator; and wanted to say that I am happy with the standard of works. Walking the installation, everything looks to be good and … Continued
Fri, June 6, 2014 – Senior Project Manager
Fri, June 6, 2014 – Senior Project Manager Thank you for the email I must say that your engineer on Tuesday was great and all items were concluded on the day
