Foresight Canada and econext announced that Angler Solutions is the winner of the Clean Energy Optimization Innovation Challenge, funded in part by RBC. Angler Solutions has developed MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization), a proprietary software tool that integrates advanced geographic information system (GIS) mapping, environmental data, and scenario modelling to support informed decision making when implementing renewable energy projects.
As the Challenge winners, Angler Solutions will receive a $50,000 CAD cash prize to advance their technology, connect with industry partners, and collaborate with econext to support the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy. The Challenge received numerous strong applications, including from runner-up Copsys, all with innovative solutions to optimize clean energy production in remote areas.
Foresight Canada has said that Newfoundland and Labrador is rapidly emerging as a global hub for clean energy production, thanks to its nearly 100% renewable electricity grid, significant energy storage potential, untapped clean energy resources, existing port infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.
Foresight Canada’s statement reads: “As Canada’s East Coast continues to scale its renewable energy output, this Challenge will help reduce the costs and improve the performance and reliability of clean energy infrastructure across remote regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. This is essential for the long-term success of future projects in the province, improving financial viability and minimizing environmental impacts.”
Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight, said: “Congratulations to Angler Solutions! Newfoundland and Labrador is already excelling in renewable energy adoption, with a strong foundation in hydroelectric power, and a growing focus on new opportunities like wind and green hydrogen. We can't wait to see how your solution accelerates progress in building a sustainable and resilient energy sector in the region, contributing to both our environmental and economic goals.”
Chad LaFitte, manager of innovation at Angler Solutions, stated:“We’re honoured to be recognized as the winner of the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge. This achievement validates the hard work of our team at Angler Solutions and the impact of our novel software platform, MESO, or Model for Energy Systems Optimization. MESO enables smarter planning and decision-making for renewable energy projects, optimizing early-stage design and long-term reliability in remote and complex environments. We are deeply grateful for the support from econext, Foresight, ACOA, RBC, and our industry partners. Their backing accelerates MESO's development as we prepare for full commercialization in early 2026, bringing resilient, low-carbon energy solutions to market where they are needed most.”
Learn more about Foresight at www.ForesightCac.com. More information can be found at https://EcoNext.ca.
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