Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: Africa Sustainability Matters
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower project, built across the Blue Nile in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. It has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts and is expected to produce 15,700 gigawatt-hours annually. The dam aims to provide electricity to over 60% of Ethiopia's population currently lacking reliable access, power industries, irrigate agr
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa Sustainability Matters
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Original status | near inauguration |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower project, built across the Blue Nile in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. It has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts and is expected to produce 15,700 gigawatt-hours annually. The dam aims to provide electricity to over 60% of Ethiopia's population currently lacking reliable access, power industries, irrigate agriculture, and support economic growth. It is also intended to facilitate electricity exports to neighboring countries and support Africa's green energy transition. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
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Source | Africa Sustainability Matters |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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