Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Big News Network
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the largest hydropower dam in Africa, located on the Blue Nile River. It was under construction since 2011 and was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025. The dam is expected to generate up to 5.15 gigawatts of power for Ethiopia, significantly impacting the Ethiopian economy and the region.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Big News Network
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the largest hydropower dam in Africa, located on the Blue Nile River. It was under construction since 2011 and was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025. The dam is expected to generate up to 5.15 gigawatts of power for Ethiopia, significantly impacting the Ethiopian economy and the region. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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