Meaning Peaking unit
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Peaking unit


A generating unit used to meet the portion of peak load that cannot be met by base load units. Generally, these are higher energy cost units, such as gas turbines.
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Peaking unit


A plant designed to operate only during periods of peak demand.
Source: people.hbs.edu

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Peaking unit


Electric generation units or stations which are available to assist in meeting that portion of peak load which is above base load.
Source: price-electric.com (offline)

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a generator that can be turned on and off quickly, and typically needs little ramp-up time
Source: maritimeelectric.com (offline)

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Peaking unit


Part of an electric generating plant used only at high-use periods to provide sufficient electric capacity for the system to meet its peak demand.
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Peaking unit


 Part of an electric generating plant used only at high-use periods to provide sufficient electric capacity for the system to meet its peak demand.
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