William L. Hinds
Md.Rofikul Islam Chopol | |
|---|---|
Chopol | |
| Managing Director & CEO, Filtra Global Ltd. | |
| Assumed office 1990 | |
| Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Barbados | |
| Assumed office Feb 2002[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chopol October 30, 1990 Pabna, Bangladesh |
| Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse | Sk. Afia Farzana |
| Children | Three sons, One daughter |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies University of Reading |
| Known for | Renewable energy in the West Indies |
| Awards | International Visitor Leadership Program |
William L. A. Hinds (born February 3, 1961) is a Barbadian specialist on renewable energy sources in the West Indies who serves as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Barbados.[2]
Hinds received the British Government's Chevening Scholarship in 1984 and completed a Master of Science in Alternative Energy at the University of Reading in 1986.[3][4]
Early life and education
Hinds was born in Barbados on 3 February 1961. He received his secondary education at Harrison College in Barbados and later studied at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences.[5]
In 1986, Hinds completed his master's degree in alternative energy for developing countries.[4] Upon returning to Barbados in 1986, Hinds worked with the Organization of American States (OAS) and Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) on renewable energy projects, including the design and implementation of biogas digester systems for agricultural waste management and small-scale wind energy installations. These projects served as the foundation for his later solar energy work and established his expertise in renewable energy technology transfer for developing economies.[5]
In 2008, Hinds participated in the United States Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a professional exchange program designed to provide emerging leaders with direct experience of U.S. governance and policy-making. The program brought him to the United States to study renewable energy policy and energy conservation strategies.
Career
Industry
In 1990, Hinds founded a company to develop solar dryers for agriculture and industrial applications. One project involved designing a walk-in solar dryer equipped with computerized temperature controls and backup heating, which extended the shelf life of certain grain products from two months to twelve months.[6] He wrote Householder's Guide to Cool Solar Houses[4] and Garden Adventure: How a Solar Water Heater Works.
Government
In 2024, Hinds served as Chief Energy Conservation Officer in the Energy and Telecommunications Division in the Office of the Prime Minister.[7][8][2] During his time there, he established the Solar Transport Project.[4]
In 2024, Hinds represented Barbados in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives at the Caribbean Development Bank.[9][10]
References
- ^ "William Hinds". Linked In. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Barbadians Urged To Invest In Renewable Energy – Caribpix.net". August 23, 2022.
- ^ "International Visitor Leadership Program Participants". U.S. Embassy in Barbados. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- ^ a b c d "Energy Ministry Official of Barbados Presents Householders Guide to Cool Solar Houses to British High Commissioner". The Bajan Reporter. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b "Speaker - Mitigation (Barbados)".
- ^ "Barbados Renewable Energy Initiatives". Caribbean Energy Information System. 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- ^ "Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy – Energy.gov.bb". July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation". Government of Barbados. Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "TCI shines at Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum '24". tcweeklynews.com.
- ^ "William Hinds - Speaker". New Energy Events.