Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: The EastAfrican
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a large hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region. It generates 5,150 megawatts of power, doubling Ethiopia's electricity capacity. The project was funded largely by domestic contributions from over 60 million Ethiopians, including donations, salary deductions, and diaspora bonds, covering about 85% of the $5 billion cost. The
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials
- Location
- Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The EastAfrican
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a large hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region. It generates 5,150 megawatts of power, doubling Ethiopia's electricity capacity. The project was funded largely by domestic contributions from over 60 million Ethiopians, including donations, salary deductions, and diaspora bonds, covering about 85% of the $5 billion cost. The dam aims to provide reliable electricity, create jobs, irrigate farmland, and generate export revenue. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
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Source | The EastAfrican |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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