Honduras hydropower aggregate energy storage

How many small hydropower projects are there in Honduras?

According to its promoter, Finnder, the small hydropower project Rio Blanco (50 MW) was the first small Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) registered in the World, with the first Certified Emission Reductions awarded in October 2005. Currently, there are eleven CDM-registered projects related to electricity generation in Honduras.

How much energy does Honduras generate a year?

In 2018, generation reached 1,625GWh. It is now the main hydroelectric dam in Honduras contributing 16% of the generated energy to the national grid. But with ageing equipment, the plant is anticipated to suffer service interruptions due to failures and increasingly longer unscheduled stops.

How will Power be supplied to the National Grid in Honduras?

Power will be supplied to the national grid through a 25 km-long, 230 kV transmission line. The project is being developed on behalf of Energias Limpias Del Yaguala SA de CV, a subsidiary of one of the leading power producers in Honduras, by an international consortium.

Will Honduras refit its main hydroelectric dam?

Honduras will refit its main hydroelectric dam with an $18 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Image: ENEE The loan will support the refitting of the Francisco Morazán (El Cajón) hydroelectric dam in Honduras’ northwest alongside boosting the adaptability and integration of renewable energies to the country’s power system.

Why did Lombardi design a new hydroelectric plant in Honduras?

Lombardi designed a new hydroelectric plant in a rural area of Honduras for a private investor, covering the entire range of engineering services in 7 years, from the pre-feasibility study to site supervision during construction and commissioning, both for civil works and electromechanical supply.

What does the new Arenal power plant mean for Honduras?

«The new Arenal power plant solves the bottlenecks in electricity supply that have limited the development of northwestern Honduras for decades and provides villages and farmland with flood protection from tropical storms and hurricanes.»