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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Project
Near Completion

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower project, aimed at providing clean and renewable electricity to millions, expanding access to electricity, stimulating industrial growth, and fostering socio-economic advancement in Ethiopia and East Africa. It symbolizes Ethiopian innovation, self-reliance, and regional cooperation.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
www.fanamc.com

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from www.fanamc.com.

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near 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 Africa's largest hydropower project, aimed at providing clean and renewable electricity to millions, expanding access to electricity, stimulating industrial growth, and fostering socio-economic advancement in Ethiopia and East Africa. It symbolizes Ethiopian innovation, self-reliance, and regional cooperation.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

Ethiopia

City

Addis Ababa

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www.fanamc.com

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Sector

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

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2025-09-16

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