Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Daily Express
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, located on a tributary of the River Nile in Ethiopia. Constructed between 2011 and 2023, it has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts and aims to provide energy to millions of residents in Ethiopia and export surplus power to the region. The project was funded primarily by Ethiopia's central bank and local bo
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Daily Express
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, located on a tributary of the River Nile in Ethiopia. Constructed between 2011 and 2023, it has an installed capacity of 5,150 megawatts and aims to provide energy to millions of residents in Ethiopia and export surplus power to the region. The project was funded primarily by Ethiopia's central bank and local bond sales without foreign assistance. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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