Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Гребля Великого Ефіопського Ренесансу
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, is a monumental hydroelectric project. Standing 145 meters tall and 1,800 meters long, it is designed to generate approximately 6,450 MW of electricity, making it one of the largest dams in Africa.
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Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began in 2011 and is a key component of Ethiopia's energy strategy. The reservoir, Lake Tana, is expected to hold up to 74 billion cubic meters of water. Located near the Sudanese border, the dam is accessible via road from cities like Bahir Dar. The project has been a point of regional discussion due to its impact on water distribution in the Nile Basin.