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The Electric Energy Regulatory Commission (CREE) has approved the specifications that will allow the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE) to launch the largest international public tender in the history of the Honduran electricity sector. Honduran Energy Minister Erik Tejada announced that the CREE (National Energy Commission) has approved the terms for bidding for the purchase of 1,500 megawatts of power. The process, which involves technicians from ENEE, CREE, the National Dispatch Center, the Ministry of Energy, and an international consulting firm, aims to strengthen the national energy matrix and ensure long-term electricity supply. The international public tender is aimed at generating companies interested in supplying power to the Honduran electricity system. The photovoltaic sector is emerging as a key player in this process, as Honduras has increased its solar capacity in recent years. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the country will reach nearly 600 MW of installed solar capacity by the end of 2024, representing approximately 12% of the total capacity of the national electricity system. ENEE hopes the bidding process will attract investment in new solar plants, as well as wind and hydroelectric projects. The call for bids coincides with the advancement of private and public initiatives seeking to diversify electricity generation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In recent years, projects such as Nacaome-Valle , Pavana Solar, and Choluteca Solar have driven the expansion of solar energy in southern Honduras, where solar radiation allows for high plant factors. The bidding process will include a special financial tool to guarantee payment of overdue bills to generators, seeking to provide greater certainty to investors and ensure the viability of the awarded projects. This measure supports the progress of the National Loss Reduction Plan (PNRP), which the ENEE is implementing to improve operational efficiency and reduce the sectors financial deficit. The international call also responds to the need to meet the growing demand for electricity in Honduras, which, according to the World Bank and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), has seen an average annual increase of 4% over the last decade. The country thus seeks to avoid episodes of rationing and ensure a reliable supply for industry, commerce, and households. |
