Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Ethiopia Today
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydropower infrastructure project in Ethiopia, inaugurated in September 2025. It represents a major energy transition for Africa, doubling Ethiopia's electricity production with a capacity of 5,150 MW while maintaining a zero-carbon footprint. The project involved over 25,000 workers, mostly Ethiopian nationals, and includes the developme
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Road
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Ethiopia Today
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydropower infrastructure project in Ethiopia, inaugurated in September 2025. It represents a major energy transition for Africa, doubling Ethiopia's electricity production with a capacity of 5,150 MW while maintaining a zero-carbon footprint. The project involved over 25,000 workers, mostly Ethiopian nationals, and includes the development of permanent hospitals, schools, and road networks around the site, contributing to industrial growth and human capital development. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-11 |
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