VOA常速英语:Energy Opportunities for Nigeria(翻译)

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency recently awarded a grant to the Nigerian company, Community Social Enterprises Limited, or CESEL,for a feasibility study supporting the roll-out of 25 solar photovoltaic microgrids across Nigeria.Together, the microgrids will produce more than 5 megawatts.
美国贸易发展局近日向尼日利亚能源创业公司（CESEL）提供了一笔款项，用于支持在尼日利亚建设25座太阳能光伏微电网的可行性研究。建设完成后，这些微电网将产生超过5百万瓦的电能。

This project will help Nigeria to capitalize on its tremendous solar energy potential by scaling up the deployment of off-grid generation and minigrid systems, ultimately increasing access to electricity.The study will focus on providing solar energy for rural and peri-urban communities that generally lack reliable access to electricity. The microgrid systems will operate on a “pay-as-you-go” structure using mobile payments,with production and consumption monitored on a real-time basis.This structure will ensure payment and sustainability, as well as provide consistent, reliable power at a lower price than diesel generators.
该项目将为尼日利亚的能源发展提供帮助，通过扩大离网发电和微型发电系统的部署，最终增加电力供应，从而充分利用其巨大的太阳能潜力。该研究将重点放在为农村和城郊社区提供太阳能，因为这些社区通常缺乏可靠的电力供应。微电网系统将使用基于移动支付的“即付即用”结构运行，实时监控生产和消费。这种结构将确保用户支付情况和可持续性，并以比柴油发电机更低的价格提供持续可靠的电力。

CESEL selected the U.S. firm, Renewvia Energy Corporation (Atlanta, GA), to conduct the feasibility study. The project presents opportunities for U.S. businesses to make sales in solar PV modules, batteries, electrical equipment, control systems and meters across Nigeria.
CESEL选择美国公司Renewvia 能源公司（亚特兰大代理商）合作进行可行性研究。该项目为美国企业在尼日利销售太阳能光伏组件、电池、电气设备、控制系统和仪表提供了机会。

“We are proud to connect CESEL with a leading U.S. company on this important project to expand energy access in Nigeria,”said Lida Fitts, USTDA’s Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa.
“我们很荣幸能看到CESEL与美国领先的公司在这个重要项目上进行合作，以扩大尼日利亚的能源接入。”美国贸易发展局撒哈拉以南非洲地区总监Lida Fitts表示。

“We’re delighted to be selected as technical services partner for this project with CESEL,” said Trey Jarrard, CEO of Renewvia.“We look forward to continuing development of solar microgrids in Sub Saharan Africa,and we’re excited to play such an important role in helping to advance Nigeria’s support for off-grid power.”
Renewvia首席执行官Trey Jarrard说：“我们很高兴被CESEL选为该项目的技术服务合作伙伴。我们十分期待在撒哈拉以南非洲地区继续发展太阳能微电网，也很高兴能够在帮助尼日利亚发展离网电力方面发挥如此重要的作用。”

The grant was signed by the U.S. Consul General of in Lagos John Bray and Dr. Patrick Tolani of CESEL.This project advances the goals of Power Africa to increase electricity connections and power generation.
这笔拨款是由美国驻拉各斯总领事约翰·布雷和CESEL公司的Patrick Tolani博士签署的。该项目将增加电力连接和发电量，推进了非洲电力的发展目标。

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies.USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects,and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.The United States is proud to work with its partner Nigeria and the private sector to help meet the energy needs of the Nigeria people.
美国贸易发展局帮助美国企业创造就业机会,通过向新兴经济体的优先项目提供商品和服务。美国贸易发展局还为这些国家提供发展机会，通过资助项目规划、设立试点项目和反向贸易任务，将美国企业和新兴经济体联系起来，同时在伙伴国家建设可持续的基础设施和经济增长。美国很自豪能与尼日利亚及私营企业合作，为满足尼日利亚人民的能源需求提供帮助。