Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Electric Vehicles (EVs) • Location: Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: WRAL
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on the Blue Nile tributary near Ethiopia's border with Sudan. It aims to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts, support electric vehicle development, and double the national electricity generation capacity by producing more than 5,000 megawatts.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WRAL
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on the Blue Nile tributary near Ethiopia's border with Sudan. It aims to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts, support electric vehicle development, and double the national electricity generation capacity by producing more than 5,000 megawatts. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
City | Addis Ababa |
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Source | WRAL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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