Earlier this month, Duke Energy Florida launched its DeBary hydrogen production and storage system in Volusia County, Florida, which is capable of producing, storing, and combusting up to 100% green hydrogen.

The system is located at Duke Energy's existing DeBary solar site in Florida, which powers two electrolysis units that split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen atoms. The generated oxygen is released into the atmosphere, while the green hydrogen is transported to reinforced containers for safe storage.

At times of peak energy demand, the system delivers stored green hydrogen to an existing gas turbine, which has been upgraded using GE Vernova technology to operate on a mixture of natural gas and hydrogen, or up to 100% hydrogen.

"Diversified power generation is robust and reliable," said Melissa Seixas, President of Duke Energy Florida. "The DeBary hydrogen project underscores Duke Energy Florida's deep understanding of this concept and our commitment to making strategic infrastructure investments that will enable us to continue providing value to our customers while meeting their rapidly growing energy needs.". ”

Green hydrogen is an on-demand energy source, so turbines can be started at any time, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.

"The DeBary system can safely and reliably generate and store clean energy," said Reggie Anderson, Vice President of Regulation and Renewable Energy at Duke Energy Florida. "Duke Energy Florida is proud of this successful innovation and its lasting impact on our industry, our company, and most importantly, our customers."