Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: Christian Daily
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, constructed over 14 years at a cost of $5 billion. It generates up to 5,000 megawatts of electricity, addressing Ethiopia's electricity deficit and supplying neighboring countries such as Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. The project was self-funded primarily through domestic sources, including the Commercial Bank of Ethiopi
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Christian Daily
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, constructed over 14 years at a cost of $5 billion. It generates up to 5,000 megawatts of electricity, addressing Ethiopia's electricity deficit and supplying neighboring countries such as Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. The project was self-funded primarily through domestic sources, including the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and public contributions. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
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Source | Christian Daily |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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