Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Daily Sabah
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a hydroelectric dam built on the Abbay (Blue Nile) River, financed through a comprehensive mobilization effort involving all Ethiopian citizens. It is the continent's largest hydropower project with a capacity of 5,150 megawatts, expected to generate more than $1 billion annually. The dam aims to provide reliable electricity to power households and industries
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Daily Sabah
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a hydroelectric dam built on the Abbay (Blue Nile) River, financed through a comprehensive mobilization effort involving all Ethiopian citizens. It is the continent's largest hydropower project with a capacity of 5,150 megawatts, expected to generate more than $1 billion annually. The dam aims to provide reliable electricity to power households and industries, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and foster regional cooperation by exporting surplus power to neighboring countries. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | Daily Sabah |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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