Afghanistan: Interview - Renewables Engineering in Conflict Zones like Afghanistan Goes Beyond Tech

Feb 4, 2026 | Martina Markosyan
Renewables Now
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When engineering renewables in politically fragile and high-risk environments, such as Afghanistan, technical expertise alone is not enough. Logistics planning, security risks, access restrictions, regulatory uncertainty and supply-chain resilience become just as critical.

In an interview with Renewables Now, Arif Aga, director at renewable energy engineering consultant SgurrEnergy, explains how the company delivers complex solar and storage projects in some of the world’s most challenging markets, from floating solar in island systems to large-scale developments across the Middle East and the Balkans.