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peaker plant

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  1. A supplemental power plant that operates only when demand for power is high. These plants often run on natural gas.

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The facility had been operating as a peaker plant, providing electricity on the handful of days each year when demand spiked.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2023

With those lines back up, the gas-fired peaker plant can provide some much-needed juice.

From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2021

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