Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Stabroek News
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on a tributary of the River Nile in Ethiopia. The project aims to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. It began in 2011 and has two active turbines producing 750 MW, with power generation expected to rise to 5,150 MW. The dam's reservoir has flooded an area larger than Grea
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Stabroek News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on a tributary of the River Nile in Ethiopia. The project aims to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. It began in 2011 and has two active turbines producing 750 MW, with power generation expected to rise to 5,150 MW. The dam's reservoir has flooded an area larger than Greater London and is intended to provide steady water supply for hydropower and irrigation while limiting floods and drought. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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