William L. Hinds

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.

In 1986, Hinds completed his master's degree in alternative energy for developing countries. 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. He wrote Householder's Guide to Cool Solar Houses During his time there, he established the Solar Transport Project.