Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Guba, Ethiopia
Source: ENA English
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydropower project that has significantly expanded Ethiopia's electricity generation capacity, doubling it from under 5,000 megawatts to approximately 10,000 megawatts. It serves as a strategic engine reshaping Ethiopia's economy and regional energy cooperation, positioning the country as a key hub in East Africa's emerging regional power grid. The d
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Guba, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ENA English
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydropower project that has significantly expanded Ethiopia's electricity generation capacity, doubling it from under 5,000 megawatts to approximately 10,000 megawatts. It serves as a strategic engine reshaping Ethiopia's economy and regional energy cooperation, positioning the country as a key hub in East Africa's emerging regional power grid. The dam supports national grid strength, economic expansion, and regional power exports to neighboring countries. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Ethiopia |
City | Guba |
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Source | ENA English |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-28 |
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