Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Source: Big News Network
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a multibillion-dollar hydropower dam built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is designed to generate up to 5.15 gigawatts of electricity, making it the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa. The project was financed entirely through government resources and public contributions over a 14-year construction period and was completed recently.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Big News Network
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a multibillion-dollar hydropower dam built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is designed to generate up to 5.15 gigawatts of electricity, making it the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa. The project was financed entirely through government resources and public contributions over a 14-year construction period and was completed recently. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
City | Addis Ababa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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