What Power Electrics does

Power Electrics is a UK-based, family-founded (1963) and now fully employee-owned (since 2024 via Employee Ownership Trust) specialist in temporary and backup power generation, headquartered in Warmley, Bristol. The company operates a 350 MVA+ generator fleet (2,500+ units) with 28 MWh of deployable Battery Energy Storage (BES), ranging from 20 kVA to 2,000 kVA, including Stage V-compliant low-emission diesels, hybrid BES units, containerised "Containagen" systems, and its proprietary "Ultragen" retrofitted emissions upgrade product. Core technology centres on synchronised generator arrays, hybrid microgrid solutions (developed in partnership with Greener Power Solutions), and an in-house transport fleet with satellite-tracked, crane-equipped lorries.

The business serves eight primary verticals — construction and infrastructure, utilities (DNOs), healthcare (NHS), manufacturing, defence, film and TV, facilities management, and higher education — plus high-profile events such as the Royal International Air Tattoo and Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Revenue is generated primarily through time-based equipment rental (generator hire), supplemented by fuel management (including HVO supply), servicing and maintenance contracts, genuine parts sales (FG Wilson and Perkins), and outright generator sales as an authorised FG Wilson dealer since 1984. Distribution is direct through six regional UK depots (South West, South Wales, South Coast, Midlands, Central, South East) with no intermediary channel partners.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by depot-based teams and major accounts managers, supported by 24/7 service, an online generator sizing tool, sustainability reporting, and a strong reference customer base that includes the NHS, BAE Systems, GSK, CBRE, Mitie, Netflix, Universal Pictures, BBC, Skanska, and Scottish and Southern Electricity Distribution. The model is asset-intensive (over £20m of disclosed capex since 2008, including £8m in BES units and £5m in Stage V generators in 2022 alone) and differentiated by capital depth, geographic density, compliance credentials (RoSPA, Constructionline, Achilles UVDB, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, EcoVadis), and an employee-ownership structure marketed as a culture and retention advantage.

Name

Power Electrics

Legal name

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd

Website

https://powerelectrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Power Electrics is a UK-based, employee-owned specialist in temporary and backup power generation, renting a 350 MVA+ generator fleet and 28 MWh of battery energy storage to construction, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, defence, and events customers via six regional depots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Generator Rental & Temporary Power Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Other Electric Power Generation (221118), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & Temporary Diesel Power Generation (Rental/Containerized) (EUACACAI), Emergency & Standby Diesel Generator Power (Critical Facilities) (EUACACAH), Generator Installation & Transfer Switches (Standby/Portable Interlock) (HSAOADAF)

Keywords

• Temporary power generation
• Diesel generator hire
• Battery energy storage
• Fuel management services
• Generator maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warmley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Generator Hire: Rental of diesel and battery generators ranging from 20kVA to 2000kVA for temporary power applications. Revenue generated through daily/weekly/monthly rental charges plus delivery, installation, and fuel charges.
2. Fuel Management: Comprehensive fuel delivery and management services including HVO fuel supply, bulk tank rentals, and fuel monitoring. Revenue from fuel volume sales and tank rental fees.
3. Servicing and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, load bank testing, and commissioning services for customer-owned and rental equipment. Revenue from service contracts and time-and-materials repairs.
4. Parts and Spares: Supply of genuine FG Wilson and Perkins parts, filters, and components for generator maintenance. Revenue from parts sales.
5. Generator Sales: Sale of new and refurbished generators as an authorised FG Wilson dealer since 1984.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Power Electrics rents diesel generators (20kVA-2000kVA), Battery Energy Storage Units and Stage V ultra-low-emission generators across the UK, delivered alongside fuel management (including HVO), 24/7 servicing, genuine parts, and an in-house transport fleet. Offerings are bundled into end-to-end temporary power packages for construction, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, defence, film/TV and event customers via six regional depots.

Product overview

Power Electrics is a single-source solution provider for temporary power, operating as a product-plus-services portfolio centered on generator hire and sustainable power solutions. The core offering comprises diesel generator rentals across various power ranges (20 kVA – 2000 kVA), complemented by sustainable alternatives including Stage V low-emission generators and Battery Energy Storage (BES) hybrid units. Supporting services include Fuel Management, Generator Servicing & Maintenance, Generator Parts (FG Wilson and Perkins), and an in-house Generator Transport Fleet. The product lineup spans: Generator Hire (core), Stage V Generator Hire (eco-compliant), Ultragen (retrofitted Stage V), BES/Hybrid units, Containagen (containerized), and HVO Fuel (cleaner diesel alternative). Add-on tools like the Generator Sizing Tool help customers select appropriate equipment. All offerings are delivered through a network of 6 UK depots with 24/7 support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Generator Hire (20-2000 kVA) Rental of diesel generators from 20 kVA up to 2000 kVA for UK temporary power applications, including tower cranes, tunnelling, site welfare, events and emergency backup. Available in 20-200 kVA, 200-550 kVA and 550-2000 kVA bands plus road-towable variants, delivered and collected by the in-house transport fleet.
• Stage V Generator Hire Low-emission generators meeting EU NRMM Stage V standards, using DPF and SCR technology to reduce NOx, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and CO emissions for use in Clean Air Zones and other emission-restricted UK sites.
• Battery Energy Storage Units (BES) Hire Battery energy storage systems paired with diesel generators for intelligent load management. Batteries supply peaks and smooth demand while generators charge during low-load periods, reducing runtime, fuel use and emissions.
• Ultragen (Retrofitted Stage V Generators) Proprietary retrofit upgrade of Stage IIIA generator machines to meet Stage V emissions standards using Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC) technology.
• Containagen (Containerised Generator Hire) Containerised generator solutions, including super-silent variants, with hybrid configurations where battery units stack on top of the container to reduce footprint by up to 45% for space-constrained urban applications.
• Hybrid Power Generator (HPG) Hybrid system combining battery storage with diesel generators where the HPG autonomously manages site power based on load, with diesel only running when batteries need charging or when high demand is required. Documented to cut generator runtime by around 42% on road construction deployments.
• Fuel Management Service Comprehensive fuel supply and management service including reliable delivery, HVO biofuel, bulk fuel tanks and total fuel management, ensuring uninterrupted power supply on customer sites.
• HVO Fuel Supply Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel offered as a direct replacement for standard diesel, immediately cutting carbon emissions, NOx and particulates with longer storage life and improved cold-weather performance.
• Generator Servicing & Maintenance Preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, load bank testing, breakdown repairs and commissioning of customer-owned or rental generators, delivered by qualified engineers with 24/7 emergency support.
• Generator Parts Supply Supply of genuine FG Wilson and Perkins parts, filters and components for generator maintenance, repairs and customer-owned equipment support, underpinned by PE's status as an authorised FG Wilson dealer since 1984.
• Generator Sales (New and Refurbished) Sale of new and refurbished generators, including FG Wilson machines, leveraging the company's authorised-dealer relationship since 1984 to supply permanent standby and prime power equipment.
• Generator Transport Fleet In-house satellite-tracked, crane-equipped lorry fleet providing nationwide delivery, installation and collection of generators and BES units, giving Power Electrics full logistical control over equipment movement.
• Generator Sizing Tool Online calculator that helps customers determine the optimal generator kVA rating for their project, reducing the risk of downtime from under-sizing or unnecessary cost from over-sizing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,298 tonnes CO2 emissions reduced for customers in 2024
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greener Power SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Electrics partnered with Greener Power Solutions to deliver hybrid microgrid solutions for projects such as the RAAC-affected school. The partnership combines Power Electrics' generator fleet with Greener's energy management systems (EMS) to create intelligent hybrid power solutions that optimise generator runtime and battery usage.
• Pramac-Generac UKcoreOthersPramac-Generac UK supplied 200 hybrid battery units (45kVA/90kWh) to Power Electrics as part of an £8m investment in 2022. The partnership enables Power Electrics to expand its hybrid fleet with efficient energy storage technology for supporting varying power requirements.
• TemplineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Electrics worked with electrical contractor Templine to provide temporary power for the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Templine acted as the electrical contractor while Power Electrics supplied generators, fuel, and 24/7 support.
• FG WilsoncoreOthersPower Electrics has been an authorised FG Wilson generator dealer since 1984. The company provides genuine FG Wilson and Perkins parts and sells FG Wilson generators alongside its rental fleet.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Speedy Hire: FTSE-listed UK equipment rental group offering tools, plant, and power generation. Competes with Power Electrics on the construction-site power segment as part of a broader hire portfolio, with greater national reach but less specialist depth in large-kVA generator deployment.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): FTSE 100 equipment rental group operating Sunbelt Rentals in the UK and North America. A broad incumbent with significant UK power-generation capability through its Energy division, competing on large construction and infrastructure projects.
• Caterpillar (CAT): Global heavy equipment manufacturer and parent of FG Wilson — the OEM partner Power Electrics has been an authorised dealer for since 1984. A broad incumbent whose dealer network policy, generator product roadmap, and pricing directly affect Power Electrics' fleet economics and parts business.

Others

• Cummins: Global manufacturer of diesel and gas generators, engines, and power systems. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant — its generator products, dealer network, and emerging battery hybrids shape the supply and competitive landscape that Power Electrics operates within.

Regional players

• Bredenoord: Dutch temporary power specialist with hybrid and battery storage offerings comparable to Power Electrics' Stage V and BES fleet. Comparable in scale and product approach but primarily serving the Netherlands and broader European market rather than the UK.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Global market leader in temporary power and temperature control, directly competing with Power Electrics across UK generator hire, event power, and utility outage response. Listed on the LSE, Aggreko is the benchmark scale competitor for fleet size, geographic coverage, and large-tender pricing.
• Shenton Group: UK specialist in generator hire, sales, and service with a focus on critical-power applications. Closest direct competitor to Power Electrics in the mid-kVA to large-kVA temporary and standby generator market, serving similar healthcare, construction, and facilities management customers.
• PR Power: UK-based generator hire specialist serving construction, events, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Direct rival in the same rental category, often competing head-to-head on regional tenders and event power contracts.
• Generator Power: UK generator rental and sales specialist with comparable fleet offerings. Competes directly on temporary power, planned maintenance support, and emergency response across the UK construction and events sectors.

Emerging players

• Zenobe Energy: UK-based battery storage specialist scaling into temporary and behind-the-meter power. Represents the emerging pure-battery competitive threat to diesel-rental incumbents, particularly at the small-to-mid kVA end where Power Electrics' Stage V and BES pivot must defend share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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