El Cajón to End 2026 at Low Capacity, Faces 70-Megawatt Loss in 2027
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 29, 2026 · Originally reported October 29, 2026 by El Heraldo
Honduras's El Cajón hydroelectric dam will close 2026 at just 70.44% capacity (271.45 meters) after below-average rainfall tied to El Niño, and power officials expect a 70-megawatt output loss in 2027 as water levels drop further, straining the grid's backup reserves during peak-demand months.
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