Abstract:

Honduras has shown its commitment to deploying more renewable energy, with ambitious plans for transforming the energy sector. These include efforts to develop long-term policies that ensure a sustainable, resilient, low-carbon energy supply that will account for 80% of electricity generation by 2038. This Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA), developed in co-operation with the Energy Secretariat (SEN), identifies the key actions required to expand renewable energy development. It outlines a series of recommendations for strengthening energy institutions and governance; enhancing energy policy and regulatory frameworks for the renewable energy sector; promoting sustainable development and energy efficiency; strengthening the electricity industry; increasing investments in renewable energy technologies and infrastructure; and strengthening institutional and human capacities.