Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Warehouse • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Africa Logistics
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project with a total generating capacity of 5,150 megawatts across 13 turbines. The dam is 1,800 meters long and 145 meters high, with two powerhouses designed to generate approximately 15,700 gigawatt hours annually. It aims to provide electricity access to millions of Ethiopians and create surplus capacity for regional
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Warehouse, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa Logistics
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project with a total generating capacity of 5,150 megawatts across 13 turbines. The dam is 1,800 meters long and 145 meters high, with two powerhouses designed to generate approximately 15,700 gigawatt hours annually. It aims to provide electricity access to millions of Ethiopians and create surplus capacity for regional export. The project cost approximately $5 billion and was financed primarily through domestic bonds and Chinese contractor partnerships. The dam began partial operations in February 2022 and was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025, marking its full commissioning. |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Warehouse, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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