How much energy does Honduras use?

The total primary energy offer in Honduras is around 4.62 Mtoe or 53,730.6 GWh .The main source of primary energy is petroleum (53%) followed by combustible renewable and waste (44%), and coal (3%). The residential energy consumption is around 47% of the national consumption, of which 86% are provided by biomass, primarily firewood.

What type of power system does Honduras use?

With an installed generation capacity of 1,568 MW (2007), Honduras relies on a thermal-based power system (accounting for nearly two-thirds of its total installed capacity), which is very vulnerable to high and volatile international oil prices. [full citation needed] The generation mix is as follows:

Does Honduras have electricity?

Honduras has one of the lowest rural electrification rates in Latin America after Nicaragua. About 54 percent of the rural population still lacks access to electricity . In absolute terms, it is estimated that more than 386,000 households or more than 1.93 Million people in rural areas remain without access to 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.

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

What type of power plugs are used in Honduras?

In Honduras the residential power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. In Honduras, there is great potential in untapped indigenous renewable energy resources. Due to the likely long-term trend of high oil prices, such resources could be developed at competitive prices.