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The first of two of the world's biggest offshore wind turbines will be placed 12 miles offshore and will be tested in depths of about 45m, after the second turbine is installed. The hubs will rise to 88m above sea level, with the blades 63m long....

To develop a new offshore wind-power system over the next several years, DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has signed a $27 million, multi-year contract with the General Electric Company (GE). And for the project, DOE will provide...