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Clear filtersEl Cajón to End 2026 at Low Capacity, Faces 70-Megawatt Loss in 2027
Honduras's El Cajón hydroelectric dam will close 2026 at only 70.44% capacity (271.45 meters) due to below-average rainfall from the El Niño phenomenon, and power officials project a 70-megawatt output loss in 2027 as water levels fall further, straining the grid's backup reserves during peak-demand months.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 29, 2026#el-cajon#hydroelectric#energy-shortage70% of Cajón Dam Worker Housing Falls Into Disrepair
About 70% of buildings at the Cajón Dam's worker camps show significant deterioration, with 12 homes deemed uninhabitable and repairs estimated to cost over 60 million lempiras (about $2.4 million), according to technical assessments.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 18, 2026#el-cajon-dam#enee#hydroelectricTurf War at El Cajón Hydro Plant Threatens Operations
A dispute over overlapping duties between the interim technical chief and the administrative director at Honduras's largest hydroelectric plant, El Cajón, is stalling procurement of vital parts needed to keep all four turbines running, according to internal communications obtained by El Heraldo.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 16, 2026#enee#el-cajon#hydroelectric