Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: The Standard
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located on the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border. It is designed to hold 74 billion cubic metres of water and generate 5,000 megawatts of electricity, more than double Ethiopia's current capacity. The project aims to bring an energy revolution to Ethiopia, boost industrial production, enable a shift toward electr
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Hotel, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Standard
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located on the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border. It is designed to hold 74 billion cubic metres of water and generate 5,000 megawatts of electricity, more than double Ethiopia's current capacity. The project aims to bring an energy revolution to Ethiopia, boost industrial production, enable a shift toward electric vehicles, and supply power to neighboring countries through regional interconnectors. It also promises to generate foreign currency through electricity exports, tourism, and fishing. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Hotel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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