山东垦利：创新海域立体分层设权，激活“渔光互补”新空间

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the innovative approach of utilizing marine space in a layered manner, allowing both aquaculture and offshore photovoltaic projects to coexist, thus breaking the traditional single-use model in marine resource management [1][2][3]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Guohua HG14 offshore photovoltaic project, approved by the State Council, is set to be the largest offshore photovoltaic project in China, with a planned capacity of 1000 MW and an annual output sufficient to meet the needs of 2.67 million urban residents [1]. - The project faced initial challenges due to existing legal usage rights for aquaculture in the same marine area, which had been granted to four companies in 2022 [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes - A new regulation from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2023 encouraged layered rights allocation in marine areas, allowing for multiple uses of the same space without compromising safety and security [1][2]. - The local government in Dongying recognized the area as a testing ground for this new policy, leading to the development of a layered rights registration system [2]. Group 3: Implementation and Benefits - The implementation of layered rights allowed aquaculture to continue on the seabed while enabling the construction of photovoltaic facilities on the water surface, promoting synergy between the two industries [3]. - The first batch of photovoltaic units is expected to generate 1.78 billion kWh of clean electricity annually, saving 500,000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.34 million tons [3]. - The coexistence of photovoltaic panels and aquaculture has resulted in a mutually beneficial scenario, with the panels providing shade that enhances the growth of certain marine species [3].