A new development in the United States has raised the already impressive status of green hydrogen as a major clean energy resource across the international market. Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has rolled out its latest clean energy project in the United States with the green hydrogen production and storage facility in DeBary to support the continued efforts to decarbonize the company’s energy portfolio and integrate renewables to meet the surge in demand.
The United States has shaken the global energy market to its core in recent months
Since the start of 2026, US President Donald Trump has been exercising his apparent power across the world. Trump recently ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a never-before-seen military operation that many have deemed illegal. Trump has specifically said that he will control the substantial oil assets that Venezuela has, and has earmarked several US companies to invest in refurbishing the nation’s oil infrastructure.
In a defiant move, Exxon Mobil has called Venezuela “uninvestable”, which certainly did not go down well with Trump. The US President has now set his sights on other South American countries, but what his next move is would be anyone’s guess at the moment.
The US has now approved the new green hydrogen production and storage project in DeBary
Duke Energy has revealed that it is progressing with its latest green hydrogen production and storage project in DeBary. The company recently launched the pioneering and innovative green hydrogen project in DeBary, Volusia County. The remarkable system that can produce, store, and burn green hydrogen is a major step for the company and its clean energy ambitions.
The system will leverage the energy produced by Duke Energy’s existing solar facility in DeBary to power a new set of electrolysers that separate the oxygen and hydrogen in water to produce green hydrogen, allowing the excess oxygen to be released back into the atmosphere.
The one-of-a-kind green hydrogen system is a step towards decarbonization
Decarbonizing the international energy market has become a top priority for the vast majority of the world. Duke Energy Florida is aiming to continue the decarbonization efforts of its energy portfolio through the new green hydrogen production and storage facility.
The company has noted that during peak demand periods, the system delivers the green hydrogen, which has been sitting in storage, to an existing upgraded combustion turbine, which then can run on a blend of natural gas and hydrogen, or could be transformed to run on 100% hydrogen if needed.
Because of the new and substantial demand for green hydrogen, Duke Energy has noted that the system can be switched on and off at a moment’s notice. Blending hydrogen with other energy resources is a relatively new energy generation process.
“Diverse generation is strong, reliable generation. The DeBary hydrogen project underscores Duke Energy Florida’s deep understanding of that notion and our commitment to making strategic infrastructure investments that will allow us to continue providing value for our customers while meeting their rapidly increasing demand for energy.” – Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president
New market data reveals a worrying state of affairs for electrolyser manufacturers
A recent report has raised concerns for electrolyser manufacturers across the international market as tightening market pressure emerges this year. The United States has historically not been the most welcoming destination for renewable energy projects. Donald Trump has even canceled the necessary permits for two renewable energy projects in Maryland and Massachusetts recently. Despite the sentiment for clean energy from the federal government, Duke Energy is excited about the prospect of leading the US in green hydrogen production and storage.
