About Solent Power

Critical power specialists you can build a project around

Founded in 2020 and trusted on over 140 installations — designing, supplying, installing and maintaining generator and UPS systems for business and infrastructure across the UK.
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140+
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2020
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Who We Are
Solent Power designs, supplies, installs and maintains critical power systems — standby and prime generators, UPS, load bank testing and fuel services — for organisations that cannot afford to lose power.
Since 2020 we’ve completed over 140 installations, building a reputation for getting the specification right and standing behind the work.

Our engineers are qualified, experienced electricians, not just fitters. That technical depth runs from the survey through to commissioning and ongoing maintenance, so the system you’re specified is the system that performs when it matters. We’re SafeContractor accredited and Cyber Essentials certified, and a Himoinsa authorised dealer and support agent.

We work nationwide from our base on the South Coast, supporting clients across healthcare, industry, facilities, marine, data centres and beyond.
What that means for you
  • Qualified engineers on every job
  • Free, no-obligation site surveys
  • Fixed-price servicing — no hidden charges
  • One supplier from design to maintenance
  • 24/7 rapid-response call-outs
Accredited & Approved

Credentials that de-risk the decision

Independently audited and factory-backed — the assurances a consultant or contractor needs before specifying a supplier.
SafeContractor Approved
SafeContractor Accredited
independently audited health & safety compliance.
Cyber Essentials Certified
Cyber Essentials Certified
certified protection of data and systems.
ISO 9001 Certified
independently audited quality management.
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Himoinsa Authorised Dealer
factory-backed supply, parts and support
Our Director – Paul Phelps

Led by a hands-on engineer

Electrical engineering first caught Paul Phelps’ interest when he trained as an apprentice in power distribution. That grounding took him around the world — as an engineering contractor, a cruise-ship electrician, and a generator electrician in Australia — before he returned to the UK and founded Solent Power in 2020.

It means the business is led by someone who has done the work, not just sold it. That hands-on technical pedigree sets the standard for how Solent Power specifies, installs and supports every system we deliver.

Paul Phelps Solent Power Managing Director

"We're going through a transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy - it's trying to find that balance between realistically delivering power and price, whilst also trying our best to be sustainable in everything that we do."

"With people working remotely, we're all relying heavily on data and back-end systems so it's imperative that servers have secure backup power for business continuity - that's really fuelling growth in this industry."

Meet The Team

The people who deliver your project

Qualified, experienced and accountable — the team behind every survey, install and service call.
Paul Phelps
Paul Phelps
Managing Director
Time-served electrician who trained as an apprentice in power distribution, then worked worldwide as an engineering contractor, cruise-ship electrician and generator electrician in Australia before founding Solent Power. Hands-on technical pedigree at the head of the business.
Jon Childs
Jon Childs
Technical Manager
Leads the technical function — system design, specification and engineering standards across every install and service contract.
Darren Williams
Darren Williams
Sales Manager
Heads the commercial team, working with consultants, contractors and end users to specify the right power solution for the brief.
Connor Robinson
Connor Robinson
Head of Service
Runs service and maintenance, keeping client assets compliant and ready.
Holly Bruce
Holly Bruce
Business Development
Develops new client relationships across our core critical-power sectors.
Nerelle Plenty
Nerelle Plenty
Office Manager
Keeps the operation running day to day, coordinating across the team.
Harriet Sherrell
Harriet Sherrell
Service Coordinator
Schedules and coordinates the engineering team to keep planned and reactive work on track.
Charmian Heys
Charmian Heys
Finance Manager
Manages the financial side of the business.
Our Approach & Sustainability

Built around your requirements

Every site carries different risk, and we treat it that way. We approach each client individually — from consultancy and specification through procurement, installation and long-term maintenance — so the solution fits the operation, not a template.

As the energy mix shifts, we design with the future in mind. Where the brief allows, we integrate Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and hybrid solutions to cut runtime, emissions and fuel cost — giving clients resilient power and a lower-impact footprint. We’re transparent about what each technology can and can’t do, and we’ll always tell you straight.
  • Specified right
    The system you're quoted is the system that performs.
  • Fair, fixed pricing
    Fixed-price servicing with no hidden charges.
  • Backed long-term
    One accountable supplier from design through maintenance.
Charity & Community

Powering Our Community

We believe a business should give back to the place it operates in. Since founding Solent Power, Paul and the team have raised and donated thousands to causes across mental health, suicide prevention, cancer support, and help for families and children in need — including raising £3,000 for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) through a wing walk, and providing generator hire for local charity events.

As we grow, we’re building lasting partnerships with hardworking charities and community groups — and we want to support young people into our industry through future apprenticeships and training.
See how we’re Powering the Community
Charities & Causes We Support
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) — suicide prevention
  • Mental health support
  • Cancer support
  • Support for families and children in need
Your power is our priority

Talk to a power specialist

Whether you’re specifying for a project or planning your power resilience, our team is ready to help — starting with a free, no-obligation site survey.
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Solent Power Ltd (Company Number 12622565) is a company registered in England and Wales. Our registered office is located at Station yard, Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle PO9 6BP. VAT No. 363504018

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