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Duke Energy Florida unveils nation's first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen
Today, Duke Energy Florida unveiled its DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in Volusia County, the first demonstration project in the United States capable of using an end-to-end system to produce, store and combust up to 100% green hydrogen.
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