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Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) Hydropower Project

Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia

Source: Fana Media Corporation S.C

Project
Under Construction

The Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydropower project ever built in Africa, expected to double Ethiopia's clean electricity production and significantly boost the country's industrial growth and economic diversification.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Hydro, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
Location
Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Fana Media Corporation S.C

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The project “Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Fana Media Corporation S.C.

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2026-07-22

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The Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) is the largest hydropower project ever built in Africa, expected to double Ethiopia's clean electricity production and significantly boost the country's industrial growth and economic diversification.

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Energy

Location

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Ethiopia

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Fana Media Corporation S.C

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Sector

Hydro, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage

Article published date

2025-11-03

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