|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLE:
While Eurostar satellite dishes are a common sight in Dubai, the group’s involvement in renewables is not as well known. MEP Middle East speaks to Eurostar Solar Energy LLC divisional manager: solar technical and business development Jit Chakravarty.
What is your background in the sector?
I have a BE in electrical and electronics, with over 25 years’ entrepreneurial experience in power electronics and the energy industry, and ten years in solar energy. I joined Eurostar in early 2009. As divisional manager, I am responsible for the overall functioning of the solar business, including business development and overseeing the technical and design aspects of projects.
 |
What is Eurostar’s background in the region?
Since its inception 27 years ago, the Eurostar Group has emerged as a prominent market leader in the digital satellite receiver industry. The group, based in Dubai, has branched out into businesses as diverse as consumer electronics, IT and telecoms, real estate, construction, logistics, integrated systems, channel and entertainment distribution and recently solar energy, through group company Eurostar Solar Energy LLC.
Today the group stands tall, with business operations across 50 countries and 30 showrooms at the retail level, allowing it to distribute a broad portfolio of products and services across the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. As the GCC region is getting ready to harness the vast potential of solar energy, we are confident of participating in this green revolution and helping our customers achieve the vision of sustainable development.
What are your main products and services?
Eurostar Solar Energy LLC is focused on helping customers meet their energy and sustainability objectives through the use of renewable energy. We offer complete modular and customised ‘end-to-end’ solar thermal solutions and solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions for off-grid and on-grid requirements. We also provide ‘plug-and-play’ solar solutions like solar streetlights, solar water pumps, solar traffic lights and signage and solar aviation lights.
We offer a one-stop solution for our customers’ solar-energy needs. First, we survey the site and consider the feasibility. Only then do we provide suggestions for the best course of action. After customer acceptance of the proposal, we work out a full design for the installation and commissioning. Our aim is to provide cost-effective, energy-efficient and environment-friendly solar solutions, backed by excellent service support.
Are your products fully imported?
Solar-energy products constitute multiple components, and for each component there are specialised vendors. We have a select network of global technology leaders and category-leading component brands and manufacturers to procure from. However, we have been successful in identifying and developing local sources for most of the mechanical components required.
We provide ‘fit-and-forget’ solutions. A correctly-designed solar product requires very little maintenance. However, we have a team of engineers and technicians who are always on standby to provide support in case it is needed. The highlight of our offering is that we partner with our clients – right from educating clients on solar-energy solutions (how it works) to system design, supply, installation and technical training for their staff. Eurostar Solar Energy LLC offers complete support to its clients at every stage.
| Articles | |
| Companies | |
 |
Site Map
 |
 |
 |
 |
|  |
\
FEATURED COMMENT
Please click here to comment on this article