Newfoundland-based Angler Solutions has been named the winner of the Clean Energy Optimization Innovation Challenge, a national competition aimed at advancing clean energy deployment in remote regions.
The challenge, led by Foresight Canada and econext and supported in part by RBC, awards Angler a $50,000 prize to further develop its innovative renewable energy planning software.
At the heart of Angler’s winning entry is MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization), a proprietary software platform that combines advanced GIS mapping, environmental data, and scenario modelling. MESO is designed to improve early-stage planning and long-term performance of renewable energy projects, particularly in remote and challenging environments.
“We’re honoured to be recognized,” said Chad LaFitte, Manager of Innovation at Angler Solutions. “MESO enables smarter, more reliable design of clean energy infrastructure. With support from econext, Foresight, and RBC, we’re accelerating our path to commercial launch in 2026.”
The Clean Energy Optimization Innovation Challenge aims to reduce the cost and improve the performance of renewable energy projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, a province uniquely positioned to lead in clean energy with its nearly 100% renewable electricity grid, significant storage capacity, and robust port infrastructure.
Runner-up honours went to Copsys, another innovative venture tackling energy optimization in remote settings.
Foresight Canada launched the Innovation Challenge series to address the critical gap between cleantech innovators and industry adopters. With over 65 challenges completed, Foresight remains North America’s only accelerator program focused exclusively on bridging that divide.
Angler Solutions, which draws on its deep expertise in ocean and energy sectors, sees MESO as a pivotal tool in supporting Canada’s transition to a low-carbon future.