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1,41MW solar PV project enters into operation in Honduras
March 4, 2019
Enertiva has finalised the installation of two roof solar panel systems producing electricity for self-consumption for the Honduran Lady Lee Corporation. Lady Lee is one of the largest developers of shopping centres in Honduras, with a presence in other Central American countries. Enertiva also operates in the wider Central American region, with projects in Guatemala, […]
35MWp solar park in Honduras ready to enter into commission
February 15, 2019
The Solar Pacific plant, a 35MWp solar PV installation in Nacaome, Honduras has undergone its final testing and is now ready to enter into commission. Enertiva and the Ortiz Group, through its subsidiary Ortiz Energía Honduras, have led the project in a joint partnership. This is their third collaborative project, alongside Independence Plant in El […]
Honduras inaugurates solar PV self-consumption project
December 17, 2018
Enertiva, in conjunction with Karim’s Group, have developed a solar project which will provide electricity to a production plant in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Karim’s Group is a multinational company operating in the real estate and textile industry. The Central American energy promoter Enertiva operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. […]
Honduras uses solar power to update rural electrification systems
November 27, 2018
The Honduras Institute for Community Development, and Water Sanitation has installed solar-powered decentralised electricity systems for thousands of isolated homes, schools and a health centre. This electrification plan is led by the Pro-Energía Rural, one of the largest social programmes for alternative energies in Latin America. The programme focuses on supporting the most vulnerable and […]
New solar projects commissioned in Honduras for commercial hubs
November 20, 2018
Two new solar PV projects in Honduras were announced by the solar power provider Enertiva. Under a PPA contract, Enertiva,which currently operates in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panamá and Nicaragua, will provide 1.41MW in solar power. The two projects were commission by Corporación Lady Lee, one of the biggest corporate groups in Honduras. […]
OPIC will supply loan for Honduran 35MW geothermal power plant
November 2, 2018
The 35MW Platanares geothermal plant development in Honduras will move forward with financing from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). OPIC, the U.S. government’s development finance institution, will be the sole lender. Ormat Technologies Inc. announced its subsidiary had completed the financial closing of the project. “OPIC’s longstanding partnership with Ormat is helping bring needed […]
Honduras to have new LNG power engines project soon
October 29, 2018
MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to set up a combined-heat-and-power plant in Honduras for Progressive Energy, the energy arm of the ElcaTex Group. The role of engineering, procurement and construction for the project will be led by MAN Energy Solutions, and they will also be responsible for construction of the entire plant. Whilst […]
Second solar plant in Honduras reaches commercial operation
October 3, 2018
The Los Prados solar power plant, a 35 MW project undertaken by Scatec Solar and Norfund in Honduras, is now connected to the grid, and has reached commercial operation. The project, which is expected to provide 73 000 kWh of electricity per year to 16 3000, thus reducing CO2 emissions by 40 000 tons per […]
Honduras receives technical assistance from OLADE for solar project
September 20, 2018
The Latin-American Energy Organization (OLADE) will provide technical assistance to Honduras to support its energy sector and infrastructure. OLADE’s Executive Secretary, Alfonso Blanco, announced that the official meeting to further the institution’s relationship with Honduras was successful, a sentiment echoed by the Honduran Secretary of Energy, Roberto Ordoñez, and Ambassador María del Carmen Nasser. Honduras […]