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10.3.     Balancing WFD and Renewable Energy Directive (RES) requirements

Member States should avoid taking action that could further jeopardize the achievement of the objectives of the WFD, notably the general objective of good ecological status of water bodies. The further use and development of hydropower should consider the environmental objectives of the WFD in line with the requirements of Article 4 (in particular, the requirements of Article 4.7 when new hydropower plants are considered). The requirements of Art. 4.7 for new hydropower include amongst others that there are no significantly better environmental options, that the benefits of the new infrastructure outweigh the benefits of achieving the WFD environmental objectives and that all practicable mitigation measures are taken to address the adverse impact of the status of the water body.