Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: DNE Africa
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is Africa's largest dam, aimed at electrification and economic growth. The dam began generating electricity in 2022 and is expected to reach full capacity within the next year. The project has caused significant regional tensions, particularly with downstream Egypt, which relies heavily on the Nile
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- DNE Africa
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It is Africa's largest dam, aimed at electrification and economic growth. The dam began generating electricity in 2022 and is expected to reach full capacity within the next year. The project has caused significant regional tensions, particularly with downstream Egypt, which relies heavily on the Nile for freshwater. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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