Honduras Energy Storage Frequency Regulation Project

Regulations that aim to attract increased investments in the deployment of variable renewable energy can improve energy access and meet the electricity needs. The report finds that Honduras has high-quality solar potential for electricity production.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 14 November 2023 – With abundant renewable energy potential and ambitious target to achieve 80 per cent of renewables share in the power generation by 2038, Honduras is already on the right path to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

We reaffirm the commitments of the Energy Secretariat – the governing body of the country's energy sector responsible for creating policies for the adequate exploitation of natural resources and the generation of renewable energy in harmony with the environment,” says Erick Tejada Carbajal, PhD, Honduras' Secretary of State in the Energy Office.

The report finds that Honduras has high-quality solar potential for electricity production. The country has also large untapped biomass resources in the form of cane bagasse and palm oil waste. Comprehensive renewables projects could offer benefits to local communities, and add installed capacity in the electricity sector.

The country has also large untapped biomass resources in the form of cane bagasse and palm oil waste. Comprehensive renewables projects could offer benefits to local communities, and add installed capacity in the electricity sector. Read the Renewables Readiness Assessment: Honduras here.

This 75 MW/300 MWh system will be installed at the Amarateca substation, located in central Honduras, to mitigate supply issues during peak demand periods. The tender invites national and international companies to submit sealed bids for the study, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the system.