Sustainability assessment of hydropower

In China, there is a large so far untapped hydro energetic potential of decentralized, cluster-controllable and low emission solutions in the form of small hydropower plants. Their use is intended to help to reduce social imbalances. At the same time the utilization of hydropower has a major impact on nature and the landscape and therefore on society. For assessing the systemic impacts of hydropower use in individual sites or hydropower clusters, a multi criteria approach has been compiled. This can better direct planning processes and provide targeted support to administrative approval procedures. The results of the sustainability evaluation can also be a basis to mobilize innovative financial resources