Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
5,150 MW Blue Nile dam, the largest power project in Africa.
Overview
Under construction since 2011 on the Blue Nile, GERD began generating in 2022 and reached final units by 2025. Ethiopia funded it largely domestically. Filling negotiations with Egypt and Sudan made it one of the most watched infrastructure projects in the world.
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