Making green technology greener: Achieving a balance between carbon and resource savings through ecodesign in hydropower systems

- A number of ecodesign measures have been identified for hydropower projects.
- Ecodesign led to cumulative savings of 10.4% and 2.6% for GWP and ARDP burdens.
- The LCA standards 1% materiality threshold under-estimated total project burdens.
- Ecodesign can promote locally sourced materials and time savings in construction.