What is Honduras' energy mix?

In 2021, Honduras' energy mix was led by oil, constituting 52.3% of the total energy supply, followed by biofuels and waste at 33.7%. Modern renewables, which exclude traditional biomass practices like burning wood or agricultural residues, accounted for 13.7%, while coal made up just 0.3%.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Honduras?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Honduras: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

Does Honduras need a 'energy Emergencia'?

Access to electricity in rural areas needs to be improved. In June 2007, the president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, declared an "energia emergencia". An Intervention Board ( Junta Interventoria ), headed by the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Finance, was temporarily put in charge of ENEE to address the crisis.

What type of energy is used in Honduras?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy followed at 18.9%, with wind power at 12.9%, and geothermal energy at 5.8%. Due to the diversity of the Honduran landscape, the potential for wind development varies considerably. A 100 MW wind project was built in 2012.

How many geothermal projects are there in Honduras?

The three planned geothermal projects in Honduras add up to 85.5 MW of installed capacity. The largest of them is called Platanares, in the Department of Copan, which began operations in 2011 with an installed capacity of 40.5 MW and a generation of 354.8 GWh per year.

When did Honduras become a 'energy Emergencia'?

In June 2007, the president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, declared an "energia emergencia". An Intervention Board ( Junta Interventoria ), headed by the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Finance, was temporarily put in charge of ENEE to address the crisis. The mandate of this board has recently been extended until October 2022