Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) under construction on the Blue Nile in northern Ethiopia, near the Sudan border. This will be the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa. Credit Jean-Daniel Stanley and Pablo L. Clemente and GSA Today. Usage Restrictions Credit: Jean-Daniel Stanley and Pablo L. Clemente and GSA Today. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.