Core Insights - Ninghai County in Zhejiang Province has achieved significant ecological milestones, becoming the second county in the province to realize an ecological "grand slam" and ranking first in the national "Green Water and Green Mountains are Golden Mountains and Silver Mountains" development list for 2024 [1] - The county has transformed its ecological resources into quantifiable and tradable strategic capital through a dual-driven approach of "ecological industrialization and industrial ecology," redefining the deep logic of county economic development [1] Ecological Tourism and Economic Impact - The "Drunken West Creek" 10-kilometer fun run exemplifies a new tourism model that integrates ecology and experience, supported by a 500-kilometer national mountain trail system that connects various scenic spots [2] - The trail system attracts 3 million visitors annually, generating over 200 million yuan in direct income and boosting agricultural product sales by 600 million yuan, effectively quantifying the value of "Green Water and Green Mountains" [2] - In 2022, Ninghai received 10.96 million tourists, with tourism revenue reaching 9.47 billion yuan, marking its rise to the top 30 counties for tourism in the nation [3] Institutional Innovation - Ninghai has implemented a "review value-added" service in environmental assessments, which has improved project approval rates and service satisfaction to 100% for major projects [4] - The county has completed 131 transactions in pollution rights and initiated the first cross-province forestry carbon credit transaction in the province, enhancing the value realization of ecological resources [4] Green Transformation of Enterprises - Companies like Ningbo Minghui Auto Parts have benefited from expert consultations that optimize production processes, saving nearly 1 million yuan in costs [4] - High Ge Bathroom has transformed into a four-star "green factory," achieving a 70% wastewater recycling rate through advanced treatment systems, supported by continuous service from environmental departments [6] Renewable Energy Development - The newly operational pumped storage power station in Ninghai is expected to save 180,000 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 360,000 tons annually, contributing to a rise in clean energy usage [7] - Ninghai has prioritized renewable energy development, focusing on solar, hydrogen, hydro, and wind energy, with significant policy support leading to a rapid increase in photovoltaic installations [8] - In 2023, the output value of the solar and storage industry in Ninghai grew by 82.3%, significantly contributing to the county's GDP growth and positioning it as a "GDP billion county" [8]
浙江宁海 提升经济含“绿”量
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-09-26 21:51