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.
Speak to our experts today to discuss tailored power solutions for your site.
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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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
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
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Engineering Manager, Product Testing Laboratory
Mon, February 9, 2015 – Engineering Manager, Product Testing Laboratory Thanks. I must say we were very impressed with how your company reacted to our requirement [Rental]. Myself and our client, *******, were particularly impressed with Tom. He was very polite, positive with good technical knowledge about the equipment and very helpful. A credit to … Continued
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, October 14, 2015 – Electrical Foreman, Building Services Company
Wed, October 14, 2015 – Electrical Foreman, Building Services Company Many thanks for all of your efforts over the past few days. Is it possible to pass on my thanks to your site team for delivering another successful project? We have received positive feedback from ********** for all of the work that was carried out, it was … Continued
Wed, October 12, 2016 – Electrical Site Foreman, Building Services Company
May I take this opportunity to thank you and your site team for the excellent service you have provided over the past 3 months at the **********. Special praise needs to go to Tom & Stuart who have shown true dedication and professionalism in delivering a successful project which at times has been a challenge!! … Continued
Wed, September 28, 2016 – Owner, Equine Livery Yard
Just wanted to say thank you!! We now have a start in demand generator! Your bit of kit works a treat! Many thanks again from one VERY happy customer!
David Harbour – Andover Radio
Sorry – but I can’t give Shenton a higher rating! They are simply superb. Nothing too much trouble.
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Director, Consultants
Fri, April 26, 2013 – Director, Consultants I take pleasure in writing formally to you for the very impressive performance provided by you and your company in delivering the new generator to the site. As you know our clients timescale for delivering this project was extremely tight in terms of both delivery and installation. Thanks … Continued
Wed, September 28, 2016 – Manager, National Financial Business
Just wanted to thank you for all your efforts last week in trying to resolve the issue with the fractured hose. Really refreshing to receive good old fashioned customer service. Much appreciated.
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
Tue, August 23, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company
Tue, August 23, 2016 – Project Manager, M&E Company Can you thank Steve for me for all his hard work to get Hastings completed successfully.
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
