Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Horizons
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, capable of supplying electricity to half of the region. It also provides steady water supply for irrigation downstream and helps control floods and droughts. The dam's reservoir covers an area larger than Greater London. It was officially inaugurated in September 2025, marking a major milestone in Ethiopia's history and a l
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Horizons
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, capable of supplying electricity to half of the region. It also provides steady water supply for irrigation downstream and helps control floods and droughts. The dam's reservoir covers an area larger than Greater London. It was officially inaugurated in September 2025, marking a major milestone in Ethiopia's history and a leap toward energy self-sufficiency and regional development. |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-23 |
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