Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited has partnered with developer Eco-Bos to deliver one of Britain’s most energy-efficient residential communities at West Carclaze Garden Village in Cornwall – a landmark project that aims to become the UK’s first carbon-positive development.
The collaboration brings Samsung’s SmartThings platform to 1,500 new homes across the 500-acre Garden Village, combining renewable energy, smart appliances, and AI-powered energy management to reduce household emissions and lower bills.
The project marks a significant step in integrating smart home technology at scale within a master-planned sustainable community.
Set within 350 acres of parkland, West Carclaze (main picture) is being marketed by Webbers Estate Agency and places wellbeing and innovation at its centre.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY
Each home is designed to achieve an EPC A rating – a standard achieved by just 0.3% of homes across the UK – in a region that has traditionally been among the least energy-efficient.
The development also features a 7.5MW on-site solar farm, supporting the community’s renewable energy supply and enabling residents to generate and store power for their homes.
According to independent modelling from Elmhurst Energy, households in West Carclaze could generate an annual profit of up to £1,779 through efficient energy use and renewables integration, compared to the typical UK family’s combined gas and electricity bill of around £1,719.
The data highlights a potential saving of up to £3,498 per year, reflecting the development’s ability to turn clean energy into direct economic benefit for homeowners.
SMART DEVICES
As part of the partnership, Samsung will provide smart devices and appliances for each of the remaining homes, including Samsung Heat Pumps, Climate Hubs, Solar PV systems, and connected appliances for cooking, laundry, and dishwashing.
All will be controlled through the SmartThings app, which enables users to manage lighting, heating, and security remotely, while connecting seamlessly with over 350 partner brands, including Amazon Alexa and Philips Hue.
The SmartThings platform’s AI Energy Mode also allows residents to automatically optimise their energy use. Appliances such as washing machines and ovens can switch to energy-saving modes, with Samsung’s own testing showing reductions in energy consumption of up to 20% through intelligent automation and learning functions.
TECH-ENABLED COMMUNITY
Mark Seaman, Head of Samsung B2B Integrated Offering Team, says the collaboration reflected growing consumer demand for homes that are both affordable to run and easier to live in, while giving developers a model for building “tech-enabled communities” that meet new regulations and changing lifestyles.
Dorian Beresford, Chief Development Officer at Eco-Bos, describes the project as “proof that carbon-positive living isn’t a dream for tomorrow; it’s happening today”, adding that the partnership demonstrates how innovation and technology can combine “to serve people, not just performance”.
