Building a Solar Flywheel with William Skinner │ Season 3 Episode 21 🎧

ReFi Podcast

Feb 7 2024 • 35 mins

In this latest episode of ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison sits down with William Skinner, the founder and CEO behind Helios. Helios is not just a platform; it's a bridge connecting investors to a world of renewable energy investment opportunities across emerging markets. With its unique protocol, Helios allows for the selection of geographic pools focusing on renewable energy installations in locations like India and Brazil.

For over two years, Helios has been at the forefront of financing renewable energy projects, boasting an impeccable track record. While we're here to share knowledge and insights, remember, this conversation is purely educational and not intended as investment advice.

This episode highlights the seamless integration of real-world assets into the ReFi space, offering planet-positive yields that benefit not only our environment but communities worldwide. 🌍✨


In this episode, you will:

  • 🌱 Discover Helios, designed to connect investors with renewable energy opportunities in emerging markets.

  • 📈 Learn about the integration of real-world assets into the ReFi space, offering yields that are beneficial for both the planet and its communities.

  • 🚀 Hear about William Skinner's journey and Helios's ambition to become an infinite pool of capital for renewable energy projects worldwide.


    Time Stamps:

    [00:00:00] Teaser

    [00:00:28] Introduction

    [00:02:06] Check-in with William

    [00:02:59] An overview of Helios

    [00:04:10] The Scope of Helios’ Launch

    [00:06:45] Getting Traction Today

    [00:07:42] Risk Management at the Protocol Level

    [00:08:55] The Cashflows Sustaining the Protocol

    [00:16:57] Distributing the Shares

    [00:21:01] Keeping the Team During Times of Uncertainty

    [00:25:14] What Success Looks Like

    [00:26:35] What’s coming up for Helios?

    [00:30:36] How To Get Involved?


    A special thanks to Marcio Vilela for the beautiful art photography on the wall from his Superflora collection in the Amazon.


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