Overview
Enerbasa Nacaome II is a 60 MW solar PV plant in Honduras, owned by Scatec Solar and operational. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Enerbasa Nacaome II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Honduras, owned by Scatec Solar. With a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-to-large scale solar facility that supports Honduras's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is operational and plays a key role in diversifying the country's energy mix. The facility uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Honduras benefits from high solar irradiation, making solar power a viable and increasingly adopted energy source. The plant operates under Honduras's regulatory framework, which includes incentives for renewable energy such as tax exemptions and net metering, aligned with the country's goal to increase renewable energy share. Enerbasa Nacaome II contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. It supplies clean electricity to the national grid, supporting local communities and industries. The plant's operation also aligns with regional efforts to promote sustainable energy and combat climate change.
Environmental context
Honduras has high solar irradiation, making solar PV a suitable technology for clean energy generation. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms require significant land area. The facility helps reduce air pollution and carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel plants, supporting local environmental quality and climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Enerbasa Nacaome II is located in Honduras, with coordinates approximately 13.48° N, -87.55° W.
Enerbasa Nacaome II has a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar PV facility.
Enerbasa Nacaome II is owned by Scatec Solar, a global renewable energy company.
Honduras offers incentives for renewable energy, including tax exemptions and net metering, under its Renewable Energy Law to promote solar and other clean sources.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, supporting Honduras's climate goals.