Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: The Guardian
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile in north-western Ethiopia. It is designed to hold 74 billion cubic meters of water and generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity, more than double Ethiopia's current capacity. The project started construction in 2011 and involved over 25,000 workers. It aims to electrify the entire region and transfor
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Guardian
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile in north-western Ethiopia. It is designed to hold 74 billion cubic meters of water and generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity, more than double Ethiopia's current capacity. The project started construction in 2011 and involved over 25,000 workers. It aims to electrify the entire region and transform Ethiopia's energy sector. |
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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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