Florida Power & Light Company announces completion of clean hydrogen hub
In Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced it completed its pilot clean hydrogen facility located in Okeechobee County, Florida. The company said that the Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub is an important pilot project that will allow FPL to learn more about clean fuels and their potential benefits to customers. FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel, said: “Today marks another important step forward as we further our commitment to fostering a clean and cost-effective energy future that benefits our customers and Florida.” The hydrogen hub draws solar power from a nearby FPL site. A portion of clean energy flows directly to the energy grid, while the rest powers hydrogen production equipment called electrolyzers, said FPL.The hydrogen is then compressed, stored and blended with natural gas. For this project, a 5% blend of hydrogen will be tested in one of the three natural gas combustion turbines on site, the company added.
