When the lights go out and the tills go down, you’re not just losing money – you’re losing customer trust. Power failures in retail environments can cause significant disruption, damage stock, and impact future business. For Facilities Managers, Procurement Teams, and senior decision-makers, ensuring power continuity is critical to protect revenue and reputation.
For over 40 years, Shenton Group has supported supermarkets, retail parks, shopping centres, and independent stores with dependable power solutions. We understand the unique challenges of high-footfall environments and the importance of uninterrupted service for both operational and financial performance.
There’s no better insurance for large retail premises than a standby generator paired with a UPS system to bridge the power gap. This combination ensures tills, lighting, refrigeration, and critical systems remain operational during outages, protecting revenue and customer experience.
When a permanent generator isn’t required, our Power Call emergency generator rental connection service provides rapid response and peace of mind.
See how we’ve helped leading retail brands maintain power continuity and protect their operations:
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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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
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
