Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Devdiscourse
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, inaugurated by Ethiopia to promote economic growth and electrify the region. The dam has a maximum output capacity of 5,150 MW and is seen as a symbol of national pride and development ambitions amid regional tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Devdiscourse
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, inaugurated by Ethiopia to promote economic growth and electrify the region. The dam has a maximum output capacity of 5,150 MW and is seen as a symbol of national pride and development ambitions amid regional tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan. |
Original sector | Energy & Extractives |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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