Shenton - Power and Standby Generators
Shenton Group supply prime power and standby generators, offering complete turnkey solutions. At Shenton Group, we manufacture diesel and gas HV & LV generators from 10kVA to 3200kVA to your individual design requirements. As a leading generator manufacturer, not only are we focused on keeping power supplies operational in the event of a mains failure, but also on improving the sustainability of your power supply, such as providing prime power solutions for remote locations. We manufacture a fully bespoke range of reliable standby power generators and offer ongoing technical support and maintenance services to ensure you never fall victim to a power failure.
What Is a Standby Generator?
A generator is an independent power solution that produces electricity. A generator can be used continually as a main power source or as a backup power solution when you have a power outage from your primary power supply, such as the National Grid.
While Shenton Group manufacture and supply prime power and standby power generators, we also equip organisations with everything else they need to have a safe and fully functioning power system they can rely upon.
When is a generator a viable power solution?
- If you are reliant on a primary power supply but need a backup plan in case of a power outage
- If you need to power a remote location where mains power is not available
- If the power available isn’t enough to meet your power demands
If any of the points noted above match your needs, call us today, and our technical experts will be able to assist.
What is the Difference between a Generator and a UPS?
A generator produces electricity and can be used as backup or as a primary power supply, whereas a UPS is a battery system that provides uninterrupted power but for a shorter period. A UPS is typically used to provide power from between a couple of minutes to a couple of hours, whereas a generator could be used to support outages from 2 hours right up to 72 hours and beyond. A generator is the recommended choice for protection against longer power outages.
For organisations of a critical nature such as data centres and hospitals, a generator and UPS would be used in tandem. Should there be a power cut; the UPS will provide power seamlessly ensuring no drop in power whilst the generator starts up. The generator would normally be online within 15 seconds of a power outage and once running, would pick up the full load from the UPS. The same process happens in reverse when mains power is restored. The generator would transfer the load back to the mains and the UPS would ensure there was no drop in power.
Comprehensive Generator Services
From design, manufacture, project management and civils, to mechanical and electrical install, site integration, testing and final commissioning – we look after the complete backup generator project.
Our range of diesel standby and prime-power generators include
- Full range of weather-proof acoustic canopies to meet specific sound attenuation levels
- Proven industry-leading control systems
- Industry-leading choice of engines and alternators
- Integral bunded base frame fuel tanks and fuel management systems
- We support clients with funding options and offer market-leading expertise in finance for UPS & Generators
Diesel generators can be used for many applications. Here are the most common:
Standby: the most common use of a generator. This is to start-up in the event of a mains failure and provides back-up power. It can also be set up to not only start up when the mains fails but to also carry on running when the mains returns. This involves synchronising with the mains and slowly ramping off ensuring there is no break in the supply again.
Prime: When the generator is used as the main power source and is running continually or for extended periods of time.
Peak lopping: very often more power is needed in locations than what is being provided by the mains supply. Upgrading the mains supply can be very costly and this is when you can install a generator to provide the extra power that you need. The generator will sense when the mains supply is near capacity and start the generator enabling it to provide extra power.