The Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has started generating electricity from its second turbine

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The Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has started generating electricity from its second turbine.

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and various government officials inaugurated the second turbine in Benishangul Gumuz Guba Woreda today.

The installation and testing of a second turbine, Unit 9, which is among the other 13 turbines of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, has also been completed.The second unit, which began operations yesterday, has a capacity of generating 375 MW.

The capacity of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (ERD) will reach 5,150 MW once the construction and installation of 13 turbines is completed.

 

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