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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

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Lots of discussion on this dam, that may shape  East Africa,  Let us dedicate a whole topic.

 

 

Name:The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD)

Location: Ethiopia

Google map

https://goo.gl/maps/MB1vuASt4dQ2

Coordinations 11°12′55″N35°05′35″E

Capacity : 6000-MW

Cost: $5 billion

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http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2017/11/meetings-end-without-consensus-on-filling-reservoir-at-6-000-mw-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam.html

 

 

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Salini the builder of the dam and METEC builder of power plant

 

https://www.salini-impregilo.com/en/projects/in-progress/dams-hydroelectric-plants-hydraulic-works/grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam-project.html

 

MAIN TECHNICAL DATA:

MAIN DAM

Height: 155 m

Length: 1,780 m

Excavations: 3,500,000 m³

Volume: 10,200,000 m³

 

POWERHOUSES (x2)

Right river-bank: 10 Francis turbines, each offering 375 MW

Left river-bank: 6 Francis turbines, each offering 375 MW

POWER & ENERGY

Installed power: 6,000 MW

Generation capacity: 15,000 GWh/year

ROCKFILL SADDLE DAM

Height: 50 m

Length: 5,000 m

Rockfill Volume: 16,500,000 m³

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