Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Africa Sustainability Matters
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located in the Guba district along the Blue Nile. It has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts, more than doubling Ethiopia's previous electricity generation capacity. The dam aims to provide stable electricity to over 120 million Ethiopians, stimulate industrial growth, support ICT hubs, agro-processing industries, a
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Manufacturing (Industrial), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa Sustainability Matters
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located in the Guba district along the Blue Nile. It has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts, more than doubling Ethiopia's previous electricity generation capacity. The dam aims to provide stable electricity to over 120 million Ethiopians, stimulate industrial growth, support ICT hubs, agro-processing industries, and facilitate the transition to electric vehicles. The project was financed entirely through domestic resources, including state-owned enterprises, public bonds, and voluntary citizen investments, avoiding foreign debt. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | Africa Sustainability Matters |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Manufacturing (Industrial), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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