Qatar and India possess complementary strengths that can unlock substantial joint ventures (JVs) and green financing opportunities across the clean energy sector, an industry expert has said.“Qatar and India have complementary strengths that can support a much broader clean energy partnership,” SgurrEnergy director Arif Aga told Gulf Times in an exclusive interview.Aga highlighted that Qatar brings significant investment capacity, energy sector experience, and international commercial relationships to the table, while India offers a large development market, engineering depth, manufacturing capability, and extensive experience delivering renewable projects at scale.The national sustainability strategies of both countries provide clear alignment for strategic collaboration, Aga pointed out.“India’s ambition of 500GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 and Qatar’s strategy targeting approximately 4GW of utility-scale renewables by 2030 provide clear areas for collaboration,” according to Aga.Aga noted that the bilateral strategic partnership established between the two nations in February 2025 creates a strong platform for cooperation in investment, technology, and sustainability.He identified three practical opportunities for joint action: investment platforms for solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid portfolios; partnerships in equipment manufacturing, testing, and supply chain services; and hydrogen or ammonia developments anchored by long-term demand.To attract green financing, Aga emphasised that these opportunities must be developed into well-prepared projects with clear revenue models, land and connection arrangements, credible resource assessments, environmental and social safeguards, and transparent risk allocation.He noted that financing structures must distinguish green activities from general transition investments and demonstrate eligibility against relevant frameworks.Aga explained that SgurrEnergy helps bridge the gap between investment ambition and project readiness through its six business segments covering technical advisory, design and engineering, project management, grid dynamics, environmental advisory, and quality assurance.“This lifecycle perspective helps developers and financiers make decisions using a consistent understanding of project risks, costs and performance,” he emphasised.Turning to talent development, Aga stressed that effective knowledge transfer occurs when engineers work collaboratively on active projects and take responsibility for technical decisions.“India’s engineering and software capabilities can support Qatar through joint delivery teams, structured secondments, graduate programmes and applied research linked to operating assets,” Aga stressed.He continued, “Training should cover the full renewable energy lifecycle: resource assessment, site investigations, design, grid integration, BESS safety, construction quality, commissioning and operational performance.”Aga also stated that joint research with Qatari universities could address specific regional challenges, such as desert soiling, high-temperature battery operation, and industrial hybrid systems.He noted that digital engineering tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM), automated calculations, AI-assisted analysis, and digital inspection platforms play a vital role in expanding technical capabilities.Aga stated that SgurrEnergy operates under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, alongside NABCB accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020:2012, providing a solid foundation for developing local technical competence.The ultimate measure of success, according to Aga, is the growing capability of local talent to design, inspect, and operate renewable assets independently.On supply chain security, Aga explained that closer bilateral ties can enhance resilience by combining supplier diversification with rigorous technical qualification and long-term service support.For solar PV sourcing, he said partnerships can widen the pool of qualified manufacturers and support factory audits, production surveillance, material traceability, and testing under local heat, dust, and coastal conditions.Regarding battery storage, technical assessments must evaluate battery management, cooling, fire safety, controls, and local service arrangements, while examining upstream supply dependencies, Aga noted.For grid infrastructure, He pointed out that early planning for transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and strategic spares can effectively mitigate delivery risks.Aga noted that SgurrEnergy provides independent technical assurance across these supply interfaces, operating through regional offices in Riyadh and Dubai backed by global engineering resources.“The objective is to build supply relationships that deliver competitive costs, dependable quality and assets that remain supportable throughout their operating life,” he added.