Peak load plant

Peak load plant
  A plant usually housing old, low-efficiency steam units, gas turbines, diesels, or pumped-storage hydroelectric equipment normally used during the peak-load periods.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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