Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Construction Review
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has reached another milestone with the successful activation of its fifth operational turbine, contributing to Ethiopia's hydropower development. The turbine is currently operating at 401.26 MW, exceeding its rated capacity of 400 MW, and is part of a larger project designed to house 11 hydroelectric turbines, each with a capacity of approximately 400 MW.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Wind
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction Review
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Original status | Under Construction |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has reached another milestone with the successful activation of its fifth operational turbine, contributing to Ethiopia's hydropower development. The turbine is currently operating at 401.26 MW, exceeding its rated capacity of 400 MW, and is part of a larger project designed to house 11 hydroelectric turbines, each with a capacity of approximately 400 MW. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | Construction Review |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Wind |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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