With national installed power capacity now reaching 9.6 gigawatts, the dam is transforming Ethiopia from a power-constrained economy into an emerging regional electricity hub, supplying energy to domestic industry while expanding cross-border power connectivity across the Horn of Africa. Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Iteffa said the GERD has become a catalyst for Ethiopia’s development drive, doubling national power generation capacity and strengthening electricity connectivity across the Horn of Africa. From geopolitical dispute to power surplusena.et/web/eng/w/eng_4667556According to Habtamu, the completion of the GERD has increased Ethiopia’s installed power capacity to 9.6 gigawatts, with 1.1 gigawatts generated in the past six months alone. ADVERTISEMENTThe power surplus is also reshaping Ethiopia’s regional role. Officials say this growing energy connectivity is turning the GERD from a national project into a regional economic asset.

Source: Ethiopian News February 02, 2026 11:40 UTC