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
Derek Sidaway – Sedgwick International UK
Professional, efficient, courteous, I cannot praise the company and the staff enough. Our project was to remove a generator and associated control equipment from site, couldn’t have gone any smoother!
Mon, February 25th, 2013 – RAF Lossiemouth
I would like to formally record my utmost satisfaction regarding the installation of the UPS at Lossiemouth. From the initial planning stages to the meticulous inspection prior to leaving site, the contractor you selected has provided excellent service. The installation meets all of our needs and has been planned, and installed in such a way … Continued
Thu, September 08, 2011 – 10:11:05 – Healthcare Group – Property Services Manager
Thu, September 08, 2011 – 10:11:05 – Healthcare Group – Property Services Manager Many thanks for your assistance and prompt service yet again!!
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Managing Director, Building Services Company
Mon, November 30, 2015 – Managing Director, Building Services Company For and on behalf of *****, I would like to thank everyone in their efforts and team work leading up to and during this weekend’s shutdown. I truly believe that if it wasn’t for good and collaborated teamwork, the weekend would not have been so successful. Thank … Continued
Tue, August 16, 2011 – Finance Director – Care Home Group
Tue, August 16, 2011 – Finance Director – Care Home Group shentongroup’s Power Call service is a cost effective solution to providing standby power for our Care Home
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Director, Construction Management
Tue, December 04, 2012 – Director, Construction Management I would like to thank Keith for his professionalism on site and for getting the engine at Rochdale up and running.
Building Service Manager – Large M&E Company
James, today’s training went well. Please let your mangers know Alex continued to be very thorough and professional when carrying out his work.
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
Thu, November 01, 2012 – TSO Mechanical & Electrical, FM Company
Thu, November 01, 2012 – TSO Mechanical & Electrical, FM Company Please can you pass on my thanks to Alex and James for their hard work and professionalism at all times throughout the job. I know working on MOD sites can be a bit tricky at times, with regulations, passes etc but a no times … 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
Thu, November 01, 2012 – Technical Sales Engineer, Reseller
Thu, November 01, 2012 – Technical Sales Engineer, Reseller Thank you for the professional quote sent in the post and the mints to go with. I’ve never seen anyone in the years I’ve been in this industry, send a quote quite like this. If the quotes are this good, service must be outstanding.
Thu, September 29, 2011 – Projects Manager MOD Site
Thu, September 29, 2011 – Projects Manager MOD Site shentongroup site operatives were clean and tidy, courteous and professional in their conduct.
