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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia

Source: New Zimbabwe

Project
Under Construction

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, nearing completion and expected to generate 15,760 GWh annually once fully operational. It plays a crucial role in diplomatic cooperation among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan regarding the Nile's water sharing.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location
Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
New Zimbabwe

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from New Zimbabwe.

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under construction

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, nearing completion and expected to generate 15,760 GWh annually once fully operational. It plays a crucial role in diplomatic cooperation among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan regarding the Nile's water sharing.

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Energy

Location

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Ethiopia

Source

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New Zimbabwe

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Sector

Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro

Article published date

2025-03-07

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