While the concept of environmental design is well developed, and will be expanded within HydroCen, implementation remains a challenge. 

In project 4.1. we will firstly study how environmental solutions are realized in European hydropower production and how trade-offs between sustainable production, other societal interests and value creation are considered (sub-project 4.1.1).

Moreover, as part of this mapping existing and relevant market-oriented certification and labelling systems will be documented. The results from the first sub-project will, in consultation with the Technical Committee, be used for development of further activities for the remaining project period.

HydroCen Policy Brief nr. 1-2019: Hvordan er miljøtiltak realisert i Europas vannkraft?
En case studie for Østerrike, Sveits og Sverige