Experience

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  Caribbean Development Bank

  • Barbados

  • Sustainable Energy Specialist

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Barbados
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  Barbados Government Ministry of Energy and Envi...

  • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

  • Head Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy unit

    • Feb 2002 - Present
    • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

    Coordinate the renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes for Barbados government.. Recommend fiscal policies to reduce duties on energy efficient vehicles, house hold energy efficient equipment and all renewable energy systems. Develop house hold energy efficiency audit policy. Developed...

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  Solar Transport Project

  • Founder Solar Transport Project

    • Nov 2004 - Present

    Developed the first Solar/electric powered vehicles in the Caribbean. First to use Solar vehicles for a tourism project. Developed and launched in 2005 SOLAR SHUTTLES. We are now reviewing investment and expansion opportunities in several other Caribbean countries through the Caribbean Developmen...

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  Barbados Government Ministry of Energy

  • William L A Hinds

    • Feb 2002 - Present

    3.1.1. Coordinate the renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes for the Barbados Government. Recommend fiscal policies to reduce duties on energy efficient vehicles, house hold energy efficient equipment and all renewable energy systems. Develop house hold energy efficiency audit policy.3...

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  WILLIAM HINDS

  • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

  • AUTHOR

    • Nov 2001 - Present
    • Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

    Author of books on renewable energy etc. 2001 HOW SOLAR WATER HEATERS WORK: GARDEN ADVENTURE. This book was written for 8-12 year old students and teaches how a solar water heater works using a story about children playing in a garden. 2006 SOLAR MOTION: SOLAR VISION FOR BRIDGETOWN. This book spe...

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  SOLAR AIR SYSTEMS

  • DIRECTOR

    • Jan 1990 - Present

    Developed SOLAR DRYERS for agro-processing application in cottage and industrial applications. Eventually developed instant food product based on solar drying of Yams, Sweet Potatoes and Breadfruit.Designed and build solar dryer with computer controls for drying ‘Cream of Wheate’ type wheat produ...

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  Caribbean Photovoltaic Installation Training Ag...

  • Tutor

    • 2010 - 2012

    Create the Course and taught over 50 persons to design and install solar electricity systems. Expanding program to the region

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  University of the West Indies

  • Project Manager Solar Programme

    • Jan 1996 - Nov 2001

    Developed and managed Inter American Development Bank Solar Dryer Programme. Designed industrial solar dryer capable of drying 11 tonnes of Onions. Managed the production of Solar Stills, cookers etc. Developed and taught PV installation course to participants from 4 Caribbean countries.Conceptu...

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  UWI- CAVE HILL

  • Project Engineer

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

    for national project geared at establishing grid connect wind systems. This project included the development of PPA, Grid stability studies,wind resource mapping and site selection.The Barbados Project was the largest wind turbine in the Caribbean in the 1980's2.4 PROJECT MANAGER SOLAR; Devel...

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  Bawden Environmetal Park Group

  • Founder - President

    • May 1996 - 2001

    Bawden is an environmental NGO focussing on ECO Tourism and sustainable living. The objective of this socio-anthropological initiative was to assemble a group of environment unaware rural volunteers and increase their knowledge and management skills to successful operate environmental businesses....

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  Canadian International Development Agency

  • Development Officer

    • Nov 1990 - Dec 1995

    Management of International Development projects throughout the Caribbean. Team leader for variety of projects including: Water infrastructure; aerial photography; Education; Natural Resource management; water management training; Geographic Information Systems. Management of local contracts and financial processes as well and project planning over view for 20 million Canadian per year project pipeline. Responsibilities increased as Canadian Based staff positions were reduces as part of a re-centralization process. Duties expanded to include preparing and monitoring local contracts and payments. Represented CIDA at environment and disaster response coordination meetings. During 5 year in employment functioned at the highest level available to locally hired staff.

  • DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

    Management of International Development projects throughout the Caribbean Region. Team leader for variety of projects including: Water infrastructure; aerial photography; Education; Natural Resource management; water management training; Geographic Information Systems. Management of local contracts and financial processes as well and Project Planning over view for 20 million Canadian dollars per year project pipeline. Responsibilities increased as Canadian Based staff positions were reduced as part of the re-centralization process. Duties expanded to include preparing and monitoring local contracts and payments. I represented CIDA at Environmental and Disaster response coordination meetings. During my 5 years of employment, I functioned at the highest level available to locally hired staff.2.2 LECTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Development Officer

    • 1990 - 1995

    Manage execution agencies and deliver projects in International Development in the OECS

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  Harrison College

  • Student

    • 1970 - 1979

    UK based exams in A'Level and O' Level, Boy Scouts, Football etc