What type of power socket is used in Honduras?

In Honduras, the power sockets are of types A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V at a frequency of 60 Hz. Check your need for a power plug adapter when traveling to Honduras.

What type of power plugs are used in Honduras?

In Honduras, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of types A and B are used. For more information, select the country you live in at the top of this page to see the required travel adapter. We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection.

What is the electricity sector like in Honduras?

The electricity sector in Honduras is primarily regulated and managed by the National Electric Energy Company (Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica or ENEE). Despite its efforts, the country’s electricity infrastructure faces several hurdles, including inadequate capacity, high transmission losses, and financial constraints.

What type of power system does Honduras use?

With an installed generation capacity of 1,568 MW (2007), Honduras relies on a thermal-based power system (accounting for nearly two-thirds of its total installed capacity), which is very vulnerable to high and volatile international oil prices. [full citation needed] The generation mix is as follows:

Does Honduras have a reliable electricity supply network?

While Honduras has made progress in expanding access to electricity and diversifying its energy mix, challenges in the electricity supply network persist. Issues such as high reliance on imported fossil fuels, inadequate infrastructure, and financial constraints have led to reliability challenges.

How much electricity does Honduras import?

In 2002, Honduras imported about 420 GW·h of electricity (more than 10% of its consumption) without any exports, thus making it a net importer of electricity. The overall electricity coverage is 69%. In rural areas it reaches only 45%, which contrast with the 94% coverage in urban areas (2006).