Fortalecimiento de la electrificación rural en Honduras: Una evaluación integrada de PV+BESS y usos productivos de la electricidad en Gracias a Dios, Honduras

Summary

Honduras is facing significant rural electrification challenges. This report evaluates the techno-economic potential of integrating PV+BESS solutions with Productive Uses of Electricity (PUE) in the Gracias a Dios region, focusing on schools, clinics, and fishing value chains. The analysis shows that diesel-only systems have an LCOE of $0.64/kWh, while PV+BESS solutions with PUE loads can achieve an LCOE as low as $0.42/kWh for 50% renewable energy, despite higher initial capital costs (up to $99,670 for 100% renewable with PUE). The integration of cold storage PUE for a 200-member fishing cooperative is projected to reduce post-harvest losses by 14% (from 11,935 to 2,385 lbs annually) and more than double net operating income from 19.5 HNL/lb to 29.75 HNL/lb of fish, leading to a 145% increase in total operating income in the first year. The study highlights the potential for PV+BESS to cost-effectively support critical community services and local economic development, while emphasizing the need for parallel training and inclusive business models.

Key Facts

Source Document

https://example-government.gov/policy-document-link