St. John’s-based Angler Solutions is the winner of the Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge for its MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization), a 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. 

“MESO enables smarter planning and decision-making for renewable energy projects, optimizing early-stage design and long-term reliability in remote and complex environments,". said Chad LaFitte, Manager of Innovation, Angler Solutions in a statement.

The clean energy challenge is run by national cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, Foresight Canada, and econext, a non-profit that works to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

As the winners, Angler receives a $50,000 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, organizers said. St. John's-based Copsys’ Intelligent Digital Skin can remotely detect and accurately locate coating barrier failure in real time before corrosion can occur.

The statement said Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming a hub for clean energy production, thanks to its nearly 100 per cent renewable electricity grid, significant energy storage potential, untapped clean energy resources, existing port infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.

The company lists 16 staff on its website.