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
Sun, June 19, 2011 – Manufacturing Director
Sun, June 19, 2011 – Manufacturing Director We were recommended to shentongroup by our electrician and the company’s engineers carried out a very detailed survey.
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.
Director of Property, Leading Healthcare Provider
I am the Director of Property for **********, operating *** residential nursing homes across the UK. For around six years, Power Call has provided outstanding emergency generator support, now covering over 80 of our homes, with 30 more planned next year. Their service is exceptional—reliable, responsive, and consistently exceeding expectations, regularly delivering, installing, and commissioning … Continued
Wed, November 18, 2015 – Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Company
Wed, November 18, 2015 – Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Company The CPD was very informative and well presented. Richard could answer the vast majority of the questions thrown at him; certainly those within the realm of CHP and was friendly and approachable.
Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company
Wed, September 18, 2013 – Prepayment Operations & Client Manager for a Global Technology Company Just to let you know that all went well and install is completed. Thanks for a strerling job once again. Pass my thanks onto Alex and Andrew.
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.
Mon, December 20, 2014 – Owner, Large Manor House
Mon, December 20, 2014 – Owner, Large Manor House From my request for quotation to commissioning I was pleased with the prompt and efficient way your company and staff carried out the supply and delivery of the set. The delivery in spite of the short lead time was on the date promised and during the interim … Continued
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.
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, 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.
Sun, September 11, 2011 – Facilities Manager Software Company – Reading
Sun, September 11, 2011 – Facilities Manager Software Company – Reading shentongroup engineers were exceptionally clean and tidy and carried out a quality installation. The project was completed on time and was good value for money.
Private Owner – End User
…I will use your firm again and will recommend you to anybody for honest and reliable service…
