; and (E) offshore infrastructure monitoring. (4) Recycling and reuse of wind energy components. (5) Wind power forecasting and atmospheric measurement systems, including for turbines and plant systems of varying height. (6) The distributed wind energy sector. (7) Advanced transportation mechanisms for wind turbine components. (8) Transformational technologies for harnessing wind energy, including airborne wind energy concepts. (9) Methods to extend the operational lifetime of onshore and offshore wind turbines and systems. (10) Other research areas as determined by the Secretary. (c) Coordination To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate activities under the program established under subsection (a) with other relevant programs and capabilities of the Department of Energy and other Federal research programs. (d) Conforming repeals (1) Section 931(a)(2) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16231(a)(2) ) is amended by striking subparagraph (B). (2) Section 4(a) of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 ( 42 U.S.C. 12003(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (1). (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term eligible entity means any of the following entities: (A) An institution of higher education. (B) A National Laboratory. (C) A Federal research agency. (D) A State research agency. (E) A nonprofit research organization. (F) An industrial entity or a multi-institutional consortium thereof. (2) The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). (3) The term National Laboratory has the meaning given such term in section 2(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801(3) ). (4) The term supersized turbine means a 12 megawatt or greater wind turbine, typically with a tower height greater than 140 meters and blades greater than 75 meters. 3. Wind energy technology validation and market transformation program (a) In general In carrying out the