Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
One of 3,428 projects Taiyo tracks in Ethiopia.
Source: Construction Review
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a significant infrastructure project aimed at boosting Ethiopia's electricity generation and enabling energy exports to neighboring countries. It is designed primarily for hydropower generation and is expected to be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa upon completion.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction Review
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a significant infrastructure project aimed at boosting Ethiopia's electricity generation and enabling energy exports to neighboring countries. It is designed primarily for hydropower generation and is expected to be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa upon completion. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | Construction Review |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-16 |
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