In a recent corporate statement, the managing director of UK renewable energy company Geo Green Power, James Cunningham (pictured), has said that in the face of current geopolitical uncertainty, international conflict, climate change and market volatility, more widespread investment in renewables would help strengthen the nation’s energy security.
In a detailed post on the firm’s website, Cunningham began his statement by commenting on the global issues that he believes are contributing to the unstable energy markets.
“The geopolitical landscape is increasingly volatile,” he said. “Once-reliable allies now openly disagree on fundamental principles. Meanwhile, the conflicts in Iran and Israel have sent shockwaves across the world, oil prices rocketing and tensions in the Middle East are now at breaking point. Alongside this, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to destabilise Europe. Trade wars are threatened, markets are disrupted, and uncertainty is becoming the defining condition for industries across the world.
“At the same time, a quieter but no less devastating crisis continues to unfold. Millions of people die every year from air pollution. Sea ice and glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates. Crops fail under prolonged drought, while extreme weather events destroy cities, infrastructure, and livelihoods. These challenges are not abstract or distant – they are already reshaping our economies, our communities, and our future.
“Today, the UK is increasingly dependent on [these volatile] global markets and overseas suppliers for the majority of its fossil fuels, leaving households and businesses exposed to supply shocks and dramatic price fluctuations. What’s more, this continues to be exacerbated by the daily horrors we’re seeing unfold across the Middle East.”
Real-life impact
Cunningham then went on to discuss the real-life effects these circumstances are having on energy costs, particularly with regards to UK homes and businesses.
“We saw this reality play out almost immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” he added. “Within months, energy costs across the UK had at least doubled – and for some, the impact was catastrophic. I recall one customer whose annual electricity bill rose by more than 800%, increasing from £100,000 to just under £1 million overnight.
“That level of volatility is not something most businesses can absorb or survive. Yet now, it feels like we’re again replaying the same story with Iran, America and Israel and all the uncertainty around our energy costs.”
Energy security
Following this, Cunningham explained how greater energy security in the UK would be a means of helping households and businesses avoid these increasing and subsequently damaging energy costs, and that an effective way to achieve this is through greater investment in renewable energy tech, such as solar PV, heat pumps and hydrogen power.
“By turning to renewables – whether as individuals, businesses, or as a nation – we can reclaim control over how our energy is produced, priced, and secured,” he said. “We’ve seen numerous examples where businesses in particular have reduced their reliance on the grid by upwards of 50% month-on-month, and in some cases make significant, five-figure savings on their energy costs by moving only 25% of their required energy to solar.
“Solar power is now one of the cheapest forms of energy on the planet. It is abundant, proven, and effectively unlimited. Power generated at source can be consumed directly, reducing reliance on the grid, or exported so that others can benefit.
“At scale, renewable generation unlocks even greater possibilities. Large solar assets can be used to produce renewable fuels such as green hydrogen, enabling clean energy to be stored, transported, and deployed in locations where grid power is constrained or unavailable.
“Similarly, we have opportunities to develop renewable technologies such as hydrogen power. Our sister firm GeoPura produces green hydrogen and Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) that provide unlimited emission-free power wherever it is needed. This is not future technology – it’s available today, scalable now, and improving rapidly.”
The road ahead
Cunningham closed his statement by both championing the UK’s ability to utilise renewables but also making it clear that more needs to be done.
“The UK stands at a pivotal moment,” he explained. “We have the technology, the expertise, and the natural resources to transform how we power our country. Investing in renewable energy is not simply a climate decision – it’s a strategic one. It strengthens national resilience, protects consumers from global instability, supports economic growth, and creates a cleaner, more secure future.
“Energy security is national security, and by embracing renewables, we have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to take control.”
About Geo Green Power
As experts in renewable energy, Geo Green Power’s focus is helping businesses and homeowners across the UK to take control of their energy, save money and reduce emissions. Established in 2010, Geo Green Power is one of the UK’s leading renewable energy installers, completing between 1.5MW to 2MW of solar PV systems every month for homeowners and organisations including Mercedes Benz, JCB and Kingspan.
Initially focused on solar PV for private homes and businesses, Geo Green Power has grown its product offering to provide a full range of renewable energy solutions including battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps. For more information, visit www.geogreenpower.com.
