Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: Reuters
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on a tributary of the Nile in Ethiopia. It has a maximum power output of 5,150 MW, making it one of the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. The dam aims to improve electricity access for almost half of Ethiopia's population and export surplus energy to the region. It also provides steady water supply for irri
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Reuters
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on a tributary of the Nile in Ethiopia. It has a maximum power output of 5,150 MW, making it one of the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. The dam aims to improve electricity access for almost half of Ethiopia's population and export surplus energy to the region. It also provides steady water supply for irrigation downstream and helps limit floods and droughts. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
City | Guba |
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Source | Reuters |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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