How Efficient is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?

By: 
Mehari Beyene
Date: 
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (also known as the Grand Millennium Dam), now being developed near the Sudan border in great secrecy, has raised questions about its environmental and human impacts the project will bring. This author, who has worked in the energy sector, analyzed the project's efficiency, and raises questions about whether this project is an appropriate investment for a economically struggling country like Ethiopia.

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This chart, from the report, shows how inefficient the proposed dam is compared to other dams.
This chart, from the report, shows how inefficient the proposed dam is compared to other dams.