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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia

Source: Capital FM

Project
Under Construction

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is nearing completion, with 97.6% of the project finished. The Ethiopian government has launched a fundraising campaign to support the final stages of this significant hydroelectric project, which is expected to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Location
Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Capital FM

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Capital FM.

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2026-07-22

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is nearing completion, with 97.6% of the project finished. The Ethiopian government has launched a fundraising campaign to support the final stages of this significant hydroelectric project, which is expected to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity.

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Energy

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Ethiopia

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Capital FM

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government

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2025-01-21

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