Proposal of a guide for the socialization of eolic energy projects in Honduras

Abstract

This is a study on how to correctly guide the pre-phases, during and post phases of the construction, generation and management of a wind project. In Honduras, energy demand is increasing, that is why there are new technologies and one of them is wind energy. Since these energy sources are new, there is no clear social management on how to intervene and the way a project does not affect wrongly affect the population so it is important to focus on regulations such as the OIT 169 Convention, forest protection, wildlife protection, land management and others. Due to the wide cultural diversity of Honduras, it is important to make agreements with the people or communities in the areas where some project will take place and thus invest without possible future consequences.

With a correct socialization an electricity generation project will succeed. There are regrettable cases of improper socialization in Honduras, but there are also successful cases such as the project in Cerro de Hula, which had a positive acceptance by the community.