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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Hydro • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Project
Under Construction

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a large hydropower project that strengthens Ethiopia's energy security and lays the foundation for a cooperative regional power system in East Africa. It is part of Ethiopia's investment in renewable energy, particularly hydropower, positioning the country as an emerging energy hub.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
www.fanamc.com

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from www.fanamc.com.

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2026-07-22

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a large hydropower project that strengthens Ethiopia's energy security and lays the foundation for a cooperative regional power system in East Africa. It is part of Ethiopia's investment in renewable energy, particularly hydropower, positioning the country as an emerging energy hub.

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Energy

Location

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Ethiopia

City

Addis Ababa

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Sector

Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage

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2025-06-19

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