May 22, 2020 16:19
3 yrs ago
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Dutch term
verzilver uw dak
FVA
Dutch to English
Marketing
Energy / Power Generation
solar energy
https://www.gelderland.nl/verzilveruwdak
It is the name of an initiative to stimulate the installation of solar panels on rooftops. Any good ideas on how to translate "verzilver"?
Thank you!
It is the name of an initiative to stimulate the installation of solar panels on rooftops. Any good ideas on how to translate "verzilver"?
Thank you!
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Make your roof pay
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Note from asker:
I also like it with "pay its way", thanks! |
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Make your roof pay for itself
I don't think the term is meant to be understood literally. They're not telling you to silver plate your roof. The idea is that using solar energy is meant to not only save you money but earn you money in the long term.
10 mins
cash in on your roof
my two cents
Different context but similarities.
Cash In On Your Roof!
Your new metal roof could earn you a tax credit through the federal government's Energy Star program. Learn how to reduce taxes dollar-for-dollar. Contact us today at (214) 381-0600 to see if your new roofing project qualifies.
http://www.mmroofsidingdallas.com/roofing/metal.html
Er zijn steeds meer bedrijven die overgaan tot de installatie van zonnepanelen op hun dak. Er blijft echter een groot deel van daken nog steeds onbenut. Ons concrete doel is 600.000 m2 aan zonnepanelen op bedrijfsdaken. We willen ondernemers stimuleren een SDE+ subsidie aan te vragen voor kansrijke zonneprojecten én we willen ondernemers die al een dergelijke subsidie hebben aangevraagd, helpen bij het verder ontwikkelen van hun initiatief. Een SDE+ subsidie is een speciale subsidie die de Nederlandse overheid beschikbaar stelt aan zowel bedrijven als instellingen die hernieuwbare energie produceren of van plan zijn om hernieuwbare energie te produceren. De afkorting SDE+ staat voor Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie.
Different context but similarities.
Cash In On Your Roof!
Your new metal roof could earn you a tax credit through the federal government's Energy Star program. Learn how to reduce taxes dollar-for-dollar. Contact us today at (214) 381-0600 to see if your new roofing project qualifies.
http://www.mmroofsidingdallas.com/roofing/metal.html
Er zijn steeds meer bedrijven die overgaan tot de installatie van zonnepanelen op hun dak. Er blijft echter een groot deel van daken nog steeds onbenut. Ons concrete doel is 600.000 m2 aan zonnepanelen op bedrijfsdaken. We willen ondernemers stimuleren een SDE+ subsidie aan te vragen voor kansrijke zonneprojecten én we willen ondernemers die al een dergelijke subsidie hebben aangevraagd, helpen bij het verder ontwikkelen van hun initiatief. Een SDE+ subsidie is een speciale subsidie die de Nederlandse overheid beschikbaar stelt aan zowel bedrijven als instellingen die hernieuwbare energie produceren of van plan zijn om hernieuwbare energie te produceren. De afkorting SDE+ staat voor Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie.
Note from asker:
Also a very nice option, thanks! |
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11 mins
monetise your roof
Verzilveren is het bedekken van een voorwerp met een laagje zilver.
Verzilveren betekent ook: te gelde maken.
http://nl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/verzilveren
I think there's a play on words here, since as well as making you money, solar panels turn your roof silver. You probably have to lose this in the translation, though someone may prove me wrong!
PS: Please don't use the "first validated answer" mode. This often means that someone gives a correct answer, but doesn't get any thanks or points.
Verzilveren betekent ook: te gelde maken.
http://nl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/verzilveren
I think there's a play on words here, since as well as making you money, solar panels turn your roof silver. You probably have to lose this in the translation, though someone may prove me wrong!
PS: Please don't use the "first validated answer" mode. This often means that someone gives a correct answer, but doesn't get any thanks or points.
Note from asker:
Hadn't thought of that! Thanks for the heads-up :-) |
Peer comment(s):
agree |
giovanni_v
: I was thinking along these lines too. The scheme is for businesses so I think 'monetise' sets the right tone.
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agree |
Kitty Brussaard
: Or in this specific context (commercial & industrial rather than residential roofs): monetise your roof space. See f.i. http://together.solar/urban-solar/ and https://quicklinestorage.co.uk/solar-panels/.
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1 day 13 hrs
exploit your roof for economic benefit
Alternative: exploit your roof for an economic benefit.
Explanation: "Exploit" is the type of term that a businessperson or accountant might elect. I am not saying it is more idiomatic than "monetise", just that it may sound more apt to some people.
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(Hundreds of thousands of Google hits for search: exploit "for economic benefit".) Example:
Data Cash Systems, Inc. V. JS & A Group, Inc
books.google.com › books
... the number of copies distributed is irrelevant.2/ And if the communication is limited, whether the communication is exploited for economic benefit is irrelevant.
1980
Explanation: "Exploit" is the type of term that a businessperson or accountant might elect. I am not saying it is more idiomatic than "monetise", just that it may sound more apt to some people.
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(Hundreds of thousands of Google hits for search: exploit "for economic benefit".) Example:
Data Cash Systems, Inc. V. JS & A Group, Inc
books.google.com › books
... the number of copies distributed is irrelevant.2/ And if the communication is limited, whether the communication is exploited for economic benefit is irrelevant.
1980
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