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September 9, 2008

Wind: The other offshore energy source

By STEPHANIE S. GARLOW
Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Bluewater Wind [enlarge]
This photo provided by Bluewater Wind shows Horns Rev Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea west of Denmark. If offshore wind advocates have their way, 140-foot blades like these will be spinning in the ocean breeze off Rehoboth Beach, Del., barely visible to the sunbathers on shore.

WASHINGTON — Visitors to Rehoboth Beach, Del., soon may be greeted by more than sand dunes, seagulls and beach umbrellas. If offshore wind advocates have their way, scores of 140-foot blades will be spinning in the ocean breeze nearly a dozen miles away, barely visible to the sunbathers.


 
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