Reliable Power. No Downtime. No Crisis.
When it comes to power, every decision matters. Your generator isn’t just a piece of equipment; it’s the backbone of your operations when the grid fails or when you need continuous supply. Choosing the right rating ensures efficiency, compliance, and peace of mind.
At Shenton Group, we take the complexity out of generator specifications. From emergency backup to continuous power solutions, we break down the key ratings and standards so you can make an informed choice that fits your application perfectly.
Emergency standby power is defined as the maximum power available during a variable electrical power sequence, under the stated operating conditions, for which a generating set is capable of delivering in the event of a utility power outage or under test conditions for up to 200 h of operation per year, with the maintenance intervals and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer, as per BS 8528-1.
Ideal for: Hospitals, data centres, and commercial buildings during grid failures.
Why choose ESP?
Prime power is defined as being the maximum power which a generating set is capable of delivering continuously while supplying a variable electrical load when operated for an unlimited number of hours per year under the agreed operating conditions, with the maintenance intervals and procedures being
carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer, as per BS 8528-1.
Ideal for: Construction sites, mining operations, and off-grid facilities.
Why choose Prime Power?
Continuous power is defined as being the maximum power which the generating set is capable of delivering continuously while supplying a constant electrical load when operated for an unlimited number of hours per year under the agreed operating conditions, with the maintenance intervals and procedures being carried out as prescribed by the manufacturer, as per BS 8528-1.
Ideal for: Industrial plants or telecom hubs requiring constant power.
Why choose Base Load?
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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