Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Guba district, Ethiopia
Source: Pumps Africa
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a US $5 billion hydroelectric megaproject on the Blue Nile. It is designed to double Ethiopia's electricity generation capacity and reshape the energy landscape in East Africa. The dam stands 170 metres high, stretches nearly two kilometres across, holds 74 billion cubic metres of water, and generates more than 5,100MW of power, making it the largest h
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Guba district, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Pumps Africa
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a US $5 billion hydroelectric megaproject on the Blue Nile. It is designed to double Ethiopia's electricity generation capacity and reshape the energy landscape in East Africa. The dam stands 170 metres high, stretches nearly two kilometres across, holds 74 billion cubic metres of water, and generates more than 5,100MW of power, making it the largest hydroelectric facility in Africa and among the biggest worldwide. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
City | Guba district |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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