A Kennett Square startup is pioneering the future of smart, natural gas-powered generators for business and industry.

Tangent Energy Solutions just partnered with Cummins on a joint venture that will result in a supplementary power source capable of predicting expensive peak demand and communicating with customers. They then can actively manage power generation in a way that maximizes returns and minimizes disruptions, according to a Forbes report by William Pentland.

“As the energy grid becomes more decentralized, our customers are being presented with more and more ways to improve their overall energy economics,” Cummins Global Energy Ventures Director Satish Jayaram said in announcing the joint venture, called Tangent Generation Resources.

“We wanted to enable our customers to take advantage of these opportunities, and Tangent’s proven technology, C&I customer experience, and energy market expertise made them the ideal partner to provide turnkey solutions.”

Read more about Tangent’s technology and its deal with Cummins in Forbes here.