Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Bloomberg
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, driving a 5,150-megawatt hydropower plant. It was constructed over 14 years and officially inaugurated in 2025. The project aims to address Ethiopia's power shortages, support its manufacturing industry, and generate foreign revenue by selling excess electricity to neighboring countries.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Bloomberg
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, driving a 5,150-megawatt hydropower plant. It was constructed over 14 years and officially inaugurated in 2025. The project aims to address Ethiopia's power shortages, support its manufacturing industry, and generate foreign revenue by selling excess electricity to neighboring countries. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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