Summerfield solar investment saves 26 tonnes of CO2 every year
TAUNTON, SOMERSET UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 12, 2026 / South West property developer Summerfield is generating almost 188,000 kWh of renewable electricity each year through its investment in solar energy, saving an estimated 26 tonnes of CO2 annually across five commercial sites.
The Taunton-based company has installed 415 solar panels, with a combined capacity of 185.58 kW, across its commercial developments at Tauntfield in Taunton, Lakeside and Aintree House on Blackbrook Business Park in Taunton, Vantage Point and Belvedere House on Pynes Hill in Exeter. All supplied through green energy tariffs.
The investment forms part of Summerfield’s wider commitment to improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of its developments. This has helped Summerfield continue to attract occupiers, with only two office suites currently vacant across Summerfield’s entire portfolio.
The results come as Summerfield completes its first net-zero energy housing development at Middlezoy, where the homes are designed to generate as much energy as they are expected to use.
The company is also continuing its investment at Westpark 26 Business Park in Wellington, where 16 new commercial units are being built to high energy-efficiency standards. The units will feature PV solar panels, with occupiers also offered electric vehicle charging options.
Energy-saving measures are incorporated across Summerfield Homes developments, including double glazing, insulated doors, low-energy lighting, counterflow heat exchangers and electric vehicle charging points. The company also seeks to support biodiversity through new open spaces and green links, native tree and wildflower planting, and bird and bat boxes.
At its flagship Killams Park development in Taunton, Summerfield has improved footpaths and cycleways while creating new green spaces and an Art and Nature Trail for residents and the wider community.
James Holyday, Group Managing Director at Summerfield, said: “These figures demonstrate that practical investment in renewable energy is delivering measurable results across our commercial portfolio. It is reducing emissions, helping occupiers manage energy costs and making our workspaces more attractive to businesses.
“With our first net-zero energy homes now complete at Middlezoy and further energy-efficient commercial units under way at Westpark 26, we intend to keep building on that progress and exploring new technologies across future developments.”
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Image 1: Aerial view of Vantage Point in Exeter, one of five Summerfield commercial sites benefiting from the company’s investment in solar energy.
Image 2: Infographic summarising Summerfield’s solar investment across five commercial sites, including 415 solar panels, almost 188,000 kWh of renewable electricity generated annually and an estimated 26 tonnes of CO2 saved each year.
About Summerfield
Summerfield is a long-established, multi-award-winning business based in Taunton, Somerset, and has been developing property for over 200 years. The traditional family-owned building firm was founded in 1823 and has since become a trusted name in both residential and commercial development across the South West. From thoughtfully designed homes to high-quality workspaces, Summerfield creates characterful places with sympathetic styling and timeless craftsmanship.
Summerfield Homes, established in 2007, has built over 2,000 homes, with developments ranging from 10 to 300 properties. These developments combine sustainable construction with modern living, while offering some of the best locations across the South West. Every development is thoughtfully planned, and each home is tailored to complement its surroundings and bring communities together.
Summerfield Commercial has developed over 4 million sq ft of workspace throughout the South West, with well-known developments such as Blackbrook in Taunton and Westpark in Wellington. The company provides leasehold and freehold design-and-build options and flexible rental arrangements, with a diverse portfolio of more than 160 tenants.
With values aligned to supporting both the community and the environment, Summerfield has contributed over £6.1 million to charitable causes and local community projects and has planted 1.1 million trees to help offset developments and enhance ecosystems in the South West.
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