The government-backed GB Energy will oversee investments aimed at improving component manufacturing for offshore wind, as part of a broader £8.3 billion funding strategy.

Starmer called for Europe to unite against Russian energy 'blackmail' and insisted on continued pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Despite the challenges, Miliband highlighted that clean power offers energy security, lower bills, and represents the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the government's clean energy commitment at the summit, stating it is essential for ensuring energy security and reducing long-term costs.

Currently, over half of the UK's electricity is sourced from renewables, with a goal to achieve 95% clean energy by 2030.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized that the UK's clean power initiative is crucial for both energy security and combating climate change.

Miliband affirmed the government's commitment to net zero and clean energy, despite facing criticism from various political and business sectors.

He criticized the UK's previous over-reliance on international fossil fuel markets, which he argued made the economy vulnerable to foreign dictators like Vladimir Putin.

Britain hosted a significant international energy security summit on April 24, 2025, focusing on the urgent need for energy security amid differing views on fossil fuel reliance between Europe and the United States.

This commitment is part of a strategic response to the energy crisis stemming from geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

However, US official Tommy Joyce criticized the focus on clean power over fossil fuels, arguing it poses risks and relies on minerals supplied by China.

Miliband described the summit as marking the 'coming of age of the era of clean energy', advocating for international cooperation on renewables.