One of the technologies he mentioned was solar shingles, a lesser-known photovoltaic energy source that looks like regular roofing shingles but could power homes more cheaply than common solar panels.

其中提到的一项技术就是太阳瓦，一种较少人知道的观点能源，类似于常规的瓦片但是却能用笔通常的太阳能板更廉价的条件为家庭供电。

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The solar shingles look almost exactly like traditional asphalt roofing shingles while costing less than regular solar panels.

太阳瓦看起来与传统的沥青瓦片类似，并且比常规的太阳能板便宜。

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With these funds, which are managed through a private company, Mr Ortega has won support with giveaways of zinc roofing material, livestock and the like, as well as cheap bus fares.

ECONOMIST: Daniel Ortega and the swamps of opportunism