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?

What is Honduras' energy mix?

In 2021, Honduras' energy mix was led by oil, constituting 52.3% of the total energy supply, followed by biofuels and waste at 33.7%. Modern renewables, which exclude traditional biomass practices like burning wood or agricultural residues, accounted for 13.7%, while coal made up just 0.3%.

Does Honduras need a new infrastructure?

However, national renewable energy and sustainable development ambitions in Honduras face important infrastructure constraints. For example, significant investment is needed to enhance the quality of energy and water services, including improvements in coverage and connectivity.

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.

Will the use of firewood change in Honduras?

The poverty of the population, the access to other energy sources, as well as the country’s rural population density, determines the usage of firewood as a main source of energy in Honduras. This could means that the usage of firewood, will not change in the short term, if the actual conditions of the energy sector in Honduras persist.