Viktoria Petrenko is a translator for Global Voices in Ukrainian. Her translation of the story “Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?” from English to Ukrainian has been nominated for the Lingua Translation Spotlight.
Once a quarter, Lingua Translation Managers select one or two outstanding translations that deserve a special round of applause. Iryna Tiper, the Ukrainian Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices, commented:
Nominated for its engaging topic — renewable energy and the sea — and for the attempt to reflect wordplay and linguistic nuance beyond a literal translation. Despite its lighter tone, the text touches on familiar issues of energy dependence, making it relatable even in a distant context.
Well done, Viktoria! Take a look at her translation on the Global Voices in Ukrainain website:
Нова хвиля: чи зможе відновлювана енергія океану принести спад цін на електрику в Ямайці?
“Гадаю, тут можлива гармонія з природою”