Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: www.fanamc.com
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower project, designed to generate electricity for over 66 million Ethiopians and generate an estimated $1 billion in annual revenue primarily through power exports to neighboring countries. The dam's artificial reservoir will be twice the size of Lake Tana, spanning over 254 kilometers with 78 islands, creating opportunities for
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Hotel
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- www.fanamc.com
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydropower project, designed to generate electricity for over 66 million Ethiopians and generate an estimated $1 billion in annual revenue primarily through power exports to neighboring countries. The dam's artificial reservoir will be twice the size of Lake Tana, spanning over 254 kilometers with 78 islands, creating opportunities for tourism, job creation, and new urban centers. The construction of the dam's power generation infrastructure has been completed on schedule, and final assembly is progressing with adherence to technical precision and timeline. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Hotel |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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