Duke Energy Florida Launches First Integrated Green Hydrogen Production System in Volusia County
Duke Energy Florida has inaugurated the DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in Volusia County, marking the first integrated facility in the U.S. to produce, store, and combust 100% green hydrogen. Powered by a solar facility, the system employs electrolyzers to generate hydrogen with zero direct emissions and enhances grid flexibility by fueling a combustion turbine during peak demand. This initiative supports renewable energy integration and aims to contribute to the long-term decarbonization of the energy mix.
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Duke Energy Florida has launched the 'DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System' in Volusia County, Florida, the first integrated system in the U.S. capable of producing, storing, and combusting up to 100% green hydrogen. The system utilizes the existing DeBary solar facility to power two 1MW electrolyzer units, which split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
This process produces no direct emissions, with hydrogen stored for later use. During peak demand, the system fuels an upgraded combustion turbine that can run on hydrogen or natural gas-hydrogen blends, enhancing grid flexibility and reducing reliance on natural gas.
The project supports the integration of renewable energy resources and aims for long-term decarbonization of the energy mix. The DeBary system was originally scheduled to be fully operational by 2024.
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