Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
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Source: The Globe and Mail
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the biggest hydro dam in Africa, standing 170 metres high on the Blue Nile. It contains 10.7 million cubic meters of concrete, cost nearly US$5 billion, and took 14 years to build. After its ramp-up, it produces 5,150 megawatts of power, much of which will be exported to other African countries to help alleviate energy shortages.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Cement, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Guba, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Globe and Mail
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the biggest hydro dam in Africa, standing 170 metres high on the Blue Nile. It contains 10.7 million cubic meters of concrete, cost nearly US$5 billion, and took 14 years to build. After its ramp-up, it produces 5,150 megawatts of power, much of which will be exported to other African countries to help alleviate energy shortages. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
City | Guba |
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Source | The Globe and Mail |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Cement, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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