Sustainable energy policy in Honduras: Diagnosis and challenges

► This paper shows the development of a long-term energy policy for Honduras. ► The various diagnoses of the energy sector in Honduras are shown, considering the use of wood, biomass, biofuels, electricity, transportation, hydrocarbons and rural electrification. ► The most relevant results of the analysis of energy forecasting are shown, for which the LEAP® software was used. ► The objectives of the energy policy and plan up to the year 2030 are presented, outlining the investment possibilities for the energy sector development, showing their costs and timeframes.