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William L. A. HINDS, BSc, MSc, was born in Barbados on 3rd February, 1961. He received his secondary education at Harrison College in Barbados, and studied at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science. |
William L. A. HINDS, BSc, MSc, was born in Barbados on 3rd February, 1961. He received his secondary education at Harrison College in Barbados, and studied at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science. |
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He was awarded the British Government’s Chevening Scholarship in 1984 where he gained a Masters of Science in Alternate Energy from the University of Reading, which covers the entire spectrum of Alternate Energy. Mr. Hinds was also a recipient of the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Programme provide by the United States Department of State in 2008. |
He was awarded the British Government’s Chevening Scholarship in 1984 where he gained a Masters of Science in Alternate Energy from the University of Reading, which covers the entire spectrum of Alternate Energy. Mr. Hinds was also a recipient of the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Programme provide by the United States Department of State in 2008. |
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On completing his postgraduate studies he returned to Barbados and began working with OAS, and IADB projects in the area of Bio-gas Digesters, and Wind Energy. The Wind project included the development of Grid Stability Studies, Wind Resource Mapping on site selection. The Barbados Project was the largest wind turbine in the Caribbean in the 80s. |
On completing his postgraduate studies he returned to Barbados and began working with OAS, and IADB projects in the area of Bio-gas Digesters, and Wind Energy. The Wind project included the development of Grid Stability Studies, Wind Resource Mapping on site selection. The Barbados Project was the largest wind turbine in the Caribbean in the 80s. |
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By 1990 Mr. Hinds started a company to produce solar dryers which could be used for both agriculture, and industrial purposes. The first challenge of this technology was solving a problem relating to the shelf life of a cream of wheat type product that lasted |
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no more than two months. Mr. Hinds produce a walk-in solar dryer with computer temperature controls, and back up heating that dried the produce enough for it to have a 12 month shelf life, with the added benefit of making it an exportable product. |
By 1990 Mr. Hinds started a company to produce solar dryers which could be used for both agriculture, and industrial purposes. The first challenge of this technology was solving a problem relating to the shelf life of a cream of wheat type product that lasted no more than two months. Mr. Hinds produce a walk-in solar dryer with computer temperature controls, and back up heating that dried the produce enough for it to have a 12 month shelf life, with the added benefit of making it an exportable product. |
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Between 1990, and 1996 Mr. Hinds worked as a development officer for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) while developing solar projects in his off time. This included a solar dryer to dry imported lumber for the local furniture industry. |
Between 1990, and 1996 Mr. Hinds worked as a development officer for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) while developing solar projects in his off time. This included a solar dryer to dry imported lumber for the local furniture industry. |
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Mr. Hinds then joined the UWI Cave Hill Campus as project manager of the solar programme in 1996, developing solar dryers, solar stills, and installing most of the solar electric systems commissioned by the Barbados Government at the time. |
Mr. Hinds then joined the UWI Cave Hill Campus as project manager of the solar programme in 1996, developing solar dryers, solar stills, and installing most of the solar electric systems commissioned by the Barbados Government at the time. |
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In 2004 Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados first solar electric vehicle a solar powered golf cart, which came a few years after Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados’ first solar powered bicycle. This was followed by solar shuttles used as the first of its kind in Barbados and |
In 2004 Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados first solar electric vehicle a solar powered golf cart, which came a few years after Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados’ first solar powered bicycle. This was followed by solar shuttles used as the first of its kind in Barbados and |
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the Caribbean to give tours of the capital city using solar vehicles. Mr. Hinds was invited by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to ship one of these vehicles to be used at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. |
the Caribbean to give tours of the capital city using solar vehicles. Mr. Hinds was invited by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to ship one of these vehicles to be used at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference. |
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In order to vastly expand the capacity of the private sector to deliver on the rapidly expanding solar electric industry Mr. Hinds developed, and taught Barbados’ first ever PV installation courses to over 100 participants from four Caribbean countries. This benefit was then exported to Belize, where Mr. Hinds training 27 persons in that country, and 20 staff of the Anguilla electric utility. He conceptualized, and design multi-million dollar regional renewable energy projects which attracted support from over 13 Caribbean countries, and the Global Environmental Facility. This project evolved into the Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Project which is based at the CARICOM secretariat. |
In order to vastly expand the capacity of the private sector to deliver on the rapidly expanding solar electric industry Mr. Hinds developed, and taught Barbados’ first ever PV installation courses to over 100 participants from four Caribbean countries. This benefit was then exported to Belize, where Mr. Hinds training 27 persons in that country, and 20 staff of the Anguilla electric utility. He conceptualized, and design multi-million dollar regional renewable energy projects which attracted support from over 13 Caribbean countries, and the Global Environmental Facility. This project evolved into the Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Project which is based at the CARICOM secretariat. |
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Among other innovations was the Caribbean’s first large scale solar ice plant in Skeete’s Bay, St Philip. Barbados first solar demonstration house, which is on display in Queen Park, and Trinidad’s first solar demonstration house located at University of Trinidad and Tobago. |
Among other innovations was the Caribbean’s first large scale solar ice plant in Skeete’s Bay, St Philip. Barbados first solar demonstration house, which is on display in Queen Park, and Trinidad’s first solar demonstration house located at University of Trinidad and Tobago. |
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Mr. Hinds has represented Barbados at international conferences throughout the world, giving lectures in many global locations. Mr. Hinds presentations are most times considered to be motivational, and dynamic. He is also the author of two books which are currently available on Amazon - Householders Guide to Cool Solar Houses, and How a Solar Water Heater works. |
Mr. Hinds has represented Barbados at international conferences throughout the world, giving lectures in many global locations. Mr. Hinds presentations are most times considered to be motivational, and dynamic. He is also the author of two books which are currently available on Amazon - Householders Guide to Cool Solar Houses, and How a Solar Water Heater works. |
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Mr. Hinds has two sons, Ibrahim Hinds who has completed a MSc. in Civil Engineering, and Umar Hinds who is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. |
Mr. Hinds has two sons, Ibrahim Hinds who has completed a MSc. in Civil Engineering, and Umar Hinds who is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. |
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With over 33 years’ experience William Hinds has been at the forefront of renewable energy in Barbados and the region. When he is not innovating personal projects in solar, and renewable energy Mr. Hinds serves as Chief Energy Conservation Officer in the Energy and Telecommunications Division in the Office of the Prime Minister. |
With over 33 years’ experience William Hinds has been at the forefront of renewable energy in Barbados and the region. When he is not innovating personal projects in solar, and renewable energy Mr. Hinds serves as Chief Energy Conservation Officer in the Energy and Telecommunications Division in the Office of the Prime Minister. |
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Revision as of 16:23, 4 September 2017
William L. A. HINDS, BSc, MSc, was born in Barbados on 3rd February, 1961. He received his secondary education at Harrison College in Barbados, and studied at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science. He was awarded the British Government’s Chevening Scholarship in 1984 where he gained a Masters of Science in Alternate Energy from the University of Reading, which covers the entire spectrum of Alternate Energy. Mr. Hinds was also a recipient of the prestigious International Visitor Leadership Programme provide by the United States Department of State in 2008.
On completing his postgraduate studies he returned to Barbados and began working with OAS, and IADB projects in the area of Bio-gas Digesters, and Wind Energy. The Wind project included the development of Grid Stability Studies, Wind Resource Mapping on site selection. The Barbados Project was the largest wind turbine in the Caribbean in the 80s.
By 1990 Mr. Hinds started a company to produce solar dryers which could be used for both agriculture, and industrial purposes. The first challenge of this technology was solving a problem relating to the shelf life of a cream of wheat type product that lasted no more than two months. Mr. Hinds produce a walk-in solar dryer with computer temperature controls, and back up heating that dried the produce enough for it to have a 12 month shelf life, with the added benefit of making it an exportable product.
Between 1990, and 1996 Mr. Hinds worked as a development officer for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) while developing solar projects in his off time. This included a solar dryer to dry imported lumber for the local furniture industry. Mr. Hinds then joined the UWI Cave Hill Campus as project manager of the solar programme in 1996, developing solar dryers, solar stills, and installing most of the solar electric systems commissioned by the Barbados Government at the time.
In 2004 Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados first solar electric vehicle a solar powered golf cart, which came a few years after Mr. Hinds introduced Barbados’ first solar powered bicycle. This was followed by solar shuttles used as the first of its kind in Barbados and the Caribbean to give tours of the capital city using solar vehicles. Mr. Hinds was invited by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to ship one of these vehicles to be used at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference.
In order to vastly expand the capacity of the private sector to deliver on the rapidly expanding solar electric industry Mr. Hinds developed, and taught Barbados’ first ever PV installation courses to over 100 participants from four Caribbean countries. This benefit was then exported to Belize, where Mr. Hinds training 27 persons in that country, and 20 staff of the Anguilla electric utility. He conceptualized, and design multi-million dollar regional renewable energy projects which attracted support from over 13 Caribbean countries, and the Global Environmental Facility. This project evolved into the Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Project which is based at the CARICOM secretariat.
Among other innovations was the Caribbean’s first large scale solar ice plant in Skeete’s Bay, St Philip. Barbados first solar demonstration house, which is on display in Queen Park, and Trinidad’s first solar demonstration house located at University of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Hinds has represented Barbados at international conferences throughout the world, giving lectures in many global locations. Mr. Hinds presentations are most times considered to be motivational, and dynamic. He is also the author of two books which are currently available on Amazon - Householders Guide to Cool Solar Houses, and How a Solar Water Heater works.
Mr. Hinds has two sons, Ibrahim Hinds who has completed a MSc. in Civil Engineering, and Umar Hinds who is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. With over 33 years’ experience William Hinds has been at the forefront of renewable energy in Barbados and the region. When he is not innovating personal projects in solar, and renewable energy Mr. Hinds serves as Chief Energy Conservation Officer in the Energy and Telecommunications Division in the Office of the Prime Minister.