Aging Equipment Threatens Shutdowns at El Cajón Power Plant

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 23, 2026 · Originally reported June 23, 2026 by La Prensa

El Cajón, Honduras's largest power plant and the source of about 30% of the nation's electricity, risks forced shutdowns as equipment past its useful life ages out and replacement of critical parts is delayed, engineers warn.

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