Honduran hydroelectric energy storage

What is the largest hydroelectric project in Honduras?

The largest project, the hydroelectric plant of El Cajón (300 MW) on the Rio Comayagua in Central Honduras was commissioned in 1985. At that time Honduras had an installed capacity of 560 MW and a peak demand of only 220 MW.

What does the new Arenal power plant mean for Honduras?

«The new Arenal power plant solves the bottlenecks in electricity supply that have limited the development of northwestern Honduras for decades and provides villages and farmland with flood protection from tropical storms and hurricanes.»

Why did Lombardi design a new hydroelectric plant in Honduras?

Lombardi designed a new hydroelectric plant in a rural area of Honduras for a private investor, covering the entire range of engineering services in 7 years, from the pre-feasibility study to site supervision during construction and commissioning, both for civil works and electromechanical supply.

What is the main structure of Arenal hydroelectric power plant?

The main structure of the new Arenal hydroelectric power plant is an arch-gravity RCC dam impounding the Yaguala River in 75 million m3 reservoir. The river discharge is characterized by strong seasonal fluctuations, with an average annual discharge of 34 m3/s, but with common events of more than 1,000 m3/s in the rainy season.