The Worlds highest power wind turbine is officially rated at 6 megawatts too, but will most likely produce 7+ megawatts. (20 million kilowatt hours per year).
Chart of largest wind turbines
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A 10 MW superconducting wind turbine is under development
There are larger systems like kitegen being studied.
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