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.

Does Honduras use biomass?

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

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.

What will the EU do in Honduras?

Importantly, actions in this sector will build upon the EU’s past involvement in democratic processes. More emphasis will be placed on the implementation of the Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Honduras, especially on the protection of human rights.

Why is Honduras' ENEE so inefficient?

This year alone, the state company braces for losses of 1 billion USD. Almost 60 percent of these result from fraud and non-technical failures, making Honduras’ ENEE one of the most inefficient energy providers in Latin America.

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.