Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia
Source: ZAWYA
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, nearing completion and expected to generate 15,760 GWh annually once fully operational. It has sparked diplomatic cooperation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan for equitable sharing of the Nile's waters.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ZAWYA
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, nearing completion and expected to generate 15,760 GWh annually once fully operational. It has sparked diplomatic cooperation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan for equitable sharing of the Nile's waters. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | ZAWYA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-03-07 |
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