Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Guba, Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: CNBC Africa
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam located on a tributary of the River Nile in Guba, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia. The project aims to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. The dam has a maximum capacity of 5,150 MW and is among the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. It also provides a steady water sup
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Guba, Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CNBC Africa
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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 a tributary of the River Nile in Guba, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia. The project aims to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. The dam has a maximum capacity of 5,150 MW and is among the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. It also provides a steady water supply for irrigation downstream while limiting floods and drought. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul Gumuz |
City | Guba |
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Source | CNBC Africa |
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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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