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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Hydropower Project

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Ethiopia

Source: Institute of Foreign Affairs

Project
Completed

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower dam generating over 5,000 MW. It plays a central role in Ethiopia and Kenya's strategic partnership by boosting Ethiopia's power export competitiveness and fulfilling Kenya's domestic and industrial electricity demands. The dam supports regional economic integration and energy cooperation through the East African Power Pool

Status
Closed
Sector
Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Location
Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Institute of Foreign Affairs

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Institute of Foreign Affairs.

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower dam generating over 5,000 MW. It plays a central role in Ethiopia and Kenya's strategic partnership by boosting Ethiopia's power export competitiveness and fulfilling Kenya's domestic and industrial electricity demands. The dam supports regional economic integration and energy cooperation through the East African Power Pool (EAPP).

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Ethiopia

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Institute of Foreign Affairs

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Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage

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2025-09-23

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