The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric facility, officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025. It has a generating capacity equivalent to three nuclear power plants and is expected to provide electricity to an estimated 35 million Ethiopians, with surplus power to be sold to neighboring countries. The project took 14 years to complete and was funded by millions
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- Closed
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- www.fanamc.com
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric facility, officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025. It has a generating capacity equivalent to three nuclear power plants and is expected to provide electricity to an estimated 35 million Ethiopians, with surplus power to be sold to neighboring countries. The project took 14 years to complete and was funded by millions of Ethiopians through bond purchases without external financing. |
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Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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