Honduras Hydro Output Drops 30% on Climate, Pushing Renewable Investment Push

Honduran hydroelectric generation fell roughly 30% this year due to climate change effects, according to Eduardo Benetón, prompting calls to accelerate renewable energy investment to secure supply. The drop underscores growing climate vulnerability in Central American power systems, though specific capacity or demand impacts remain unspecified. This development pressures Honduras' energy security and may raise import reliance or power costs.

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