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Where is the electricity system concentrated in Honduras?

The national electricity system is concentrated in the western part of Honduras. 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, with the sparsely populated eastern part remaining mainly beyond economic line-extension distances.

How many people in rural Honduras lack access to electricity?

More than 1.93 Million people in rural areas remain without access to electricity. Honduras has one of the lowest rural electrification rates in Latin America after Nicaragua, with about 54 percent of the rural population still lacking access to electricity.

What is off-grid electrification in Honduras?

Off-grid electrification in Honduras mainly involves installing diesel minigrids operated by independent companies. These minigrids serve larger villages on the bay islands and in Puerto Lempira, Gracias a Dios.

How many people are without electricity in Honduras?

In Honduras, more than 1.93 million people in rural areas remain without access to electricity. This is equivalent to over 386,000 households. The national electricity system is concentrated in the western part of the country, leaving the sparsely populated eastern part without access due to economic line-extension distances.

What is the main source of primary energy in Honduras?

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%).

What percentage of electricity is lost in Honduras?

Consequently, 22.5% of the gross electricity production is lost in Honduras. The losses are the highest in Central America after Nicaragua and 60% are classified as non-technical.