Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, designed to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity. It aims to ease chronic power shortages in Ethiopia and allow electricity exports across East Africa. The project was launched in 2011 and completed after more than a decade of construction.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Anadolu Ajansı
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, designed to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity. It aims to ease chronic power shortages in Ethiopia and allow electricity exports across East Africa. The project was launched in 2011 and completed after more than a decade of construction. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
City | Addis Ababa |
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Source | Anadolu Ajansı |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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