The Honduran territory is very blessed with a topography suitable for the construction of various renewable energy projects, which are undoubtedly the best solution to address the serious energy problem that we live in the country today because of the cost of oil, which has led to significant increases in electrical energy consumption, in which the adjustments for fuel going for 40% of the total invoice to pay.

It is necessary to consider that domestic demand of around 1392.20 MW as ENEE, consists of a 70 percent thermal and 30 percent hydroelectric and other renewables such as biomass, due to the current crisis, the private sector is responsible for the development, construction and operation of small-scale renewable projects are making every effort to make maximum use of renewable potential exists in Honduras, of which only 10% is used at this time, this includes the energy generated by the drawer.

In the last ten years are only able to introduce a total of 93 MW of clean energy projects and AHPPER are expected to improve this statistic to 400 MW of clean energy over the next five years. Of these 400 MW of clean energy, 120 MW are at an advanced stage well, and obtain all permits and licenses before SERNA may enter into commercial operation in less than 3 years.

Projects currently in commercial operation that sold its entire production to the National Electric Power Company, apart from kwh sold at an affordable price and without additional variables, contribute to improving the country's remote rural areas in the construction phase and improve widening the road, promoting rural electrification, creating jobs and most importantly help conserve the environment through reforestation programs in the rivers.

Integration Platform GVEP-Honduras

As part of the ongoing activities of the Honduran Association of (AHPPER) compliant platform GVEP-Honduras, which in turn includes actors from the central government, development agencies, NGOs and academia among others.

Currently there are specific goals such as promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and biofuels, in addition to support for the development of the country's energy policy
 

Solar Energy
Teoxinte, Santa Rita, in the department of Santa Barbara, about two years ago created a solar village that has been enormously beneficial to all residents of this community.

In this case we put 34 solar systems for an equal number of houses, which are able to improve the living conditions of the community, and that through the mobile phone has increased trade with other communities, has opened new business and something very important is that safety has increased by illumination of the streets.


For their part the residents of La Mosquitia have benefited from a solar system installed for pumping water in communities of Pinal and Bethlehem, which has benefited over 450 families who walked before long hours to extract water from wells craft.

 

Hydropower

One of the best solutions that we all Hondurans to overcome some serious energy problem we are facing our own eyes. We refer to water, liquid precious without which there would be no life or existence, and some of which we derive much benefit in reducing the energy crisis we are experiencing.

In Honduras there are projects in commercial operation to sell its entire generation to the ENEE in total has more than 50 MW of power based on hydroelectric plants, producing clean energy at a cost lower than the thermal energy and avoiding pollution to the environment, reducing CO2 emissions caused by such plants.

Honduras has a hydroelectric potential of about 3200 MW, unfortunately only a small percentage are taking advantage. The private sector already identified several rivers with the potential and are currently in various stages of development. Projects that are currently operating and under construction are small plants with a capacity of less than 20 MW per project, and its construction does not cause or causes damage to the environment and social impacts that do not flood, its reservoirs are low and most cases are micro-central edge of water.

It is important to mention that its construction may take 18 to 30 months, depending on size and location in the country. Hondurans should be proud of the achievement realized by the international hydroelectric plants in La Esperanza and Rio Blanco 13.5 MW 5 MW, the two were the first plants to obtain certificates of CO2 to the CDM, this recognition positions Honduras to the Framework International Climate Change as a country that supports environmental initiatives.

 

Wind Energy

The physical characteristics (orography and roughness), coupled to a system of stable and strong winds caused by the trade winds and an evenly distributed grid makes Honduras a country with favorable wind conditions for the development of power generation with this source the wind.

Given the enormous development of this energy in Europe and the experience to develop projects, consultancy Xwind currently focuses its interest in Central America, where electricity demand is growing at rates above 7% per year and country-level strategies is not give the proper importance. the energy sector, leaving the responsibility of generation in the hands of private initiative. Based on the foregoing, the Company Xwind, whose beginnings were focused on Europe, specifically France, decided to move to Honduras to provide expertise to national developers who want to focus on developing wind projects.

A company that has demonstrated its interest in Honduras Mesoamerica Energy, and currently in Cerro de Hula, Francisco Morazán, Honduras Eoeléctrico the project 2000, with an installed capacity of 100MW and 60 represents an investment of U.S. $ 130 million that will bring great advantages for the country as well as neighboring communities. This project will allow Honduras to be a regional leader with the installation of the central wind largest in Central America, while contributing to solving the critical energy situation in the country.

With the development of Honduras was established 2000 direct jobs and indirect favors some people and working with local economic development in the area, this project will not change the current land use as it is compatible with the productive activities of the area, such as livestock and planting crops.

Biomass energy is obtained by

The concept of biomass is very large and is converted into heat, electricity or fuel for the transportation of waste organic material, both plant and animal origin.

EECOPALSA, which captures methane from oxidation lagoons oil palm located in El Progreso, Yoro, has among other advantages that facilitates the processing of waste water, improving air quality, and undoubtedly contributes to economic development and regional .

Biogas project "EECOPALSA" 1.33 MW.

Among the 3 projects Biomass power is 46.33 MW, which is expanding by adding another 60 MW to the national interconnected system.

Geothermal Energy

This type of energy is the manifestation of the internal heat of the earth to become water vapor, is used to move a turbine and generate electricity.
Honduras has a project in San Andrés Mine is located in the department of Copán, the national Geoplataners is now responsible for conducting the studies and development of the project and is designed to produce 10 MW of power.