Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Road • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Agenzia Nova
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydroelectric project ever built in Africa, aiming to produce renewable energy equivalent to three nuclear power plants with an installed capacity of over 5,000 megawatts (MW). The project includes the construction of two dams forming a 180-kilometer-long basin, with controlled water management structures, and an ecosystem with villages, sc
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Road, Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Airport, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Agenzia Nova
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydroelectric project ever built in Africa, aiming to produce renewable energy equivalent to three nuclear power plants with an installed capacity of over 5,000 megawatts (MW). The project includes the construction of two dams forming a 180-kilometer-long basin, with controlled water management structures, and an ecosystem with villages, schools, hospitals, bridges, roads, and an airstrip in a remote region of Ethiopia. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | Agenzia Nova |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Airport, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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