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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ethiopia

Source: DNE Africa

Project
Nearing Completion

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydroelectric power project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is nearing full completion and is expected to be Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant, providing power to millions within Ethiopia and potentially across the continent. The project is fully financed by Ethiopia and is a key part of the country's energy and development strategy.

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

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from DNE Africa.

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nearing completion

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydroelectric power project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is nearing full completion and is expected to be Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant, providing power to millions within Ethiopia and potentially across the continent. The project is fully financed by Ethiopia and is a key part of the country's energy and development strategy.

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Energy

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Ethiopia

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DNE Africa

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Sector

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

Article published date

2025-09-16

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