Sleekabyte Technologies is a UK- and Nigerian-registered technology and innovation company applying software, data, research and product development capabilities to challenges across multiple sectors. Its work on Robovolts, a digitally managed mobile solar energy system, has earned the company recognition in the Welsh Enterprise Awards 2026. Founder and CEO Oladimeji Olawale tells us about the journey behind the innovation, the partnerships that have helped shape it, and what comes next. Clean Energy Innovation of the Year 2026: Robovolts “For us, innovation starts with understanding a real problem, bringing the right people and partners together, and developing something that can make a measurable difference” Established in 2020, Sleekabyte Technologies is a technology and innovation company working across a range of sectors, including clean energy. The company focuses on developing practical solutions to real-world challenges, creating value for businesses, public-sector organisations and communities through the application of technology, research and innovation. Its services span software development across web, mobile and cloud platforms; AI, data intelligence and digital transformation; research, development and impact evaluation; and project and product delivery consultancy. Through these services, Sleekabyte supports organisations from early-stage research and validation through to development, implementation and evaluation. A key strength of Sleekabyte Technologies is its ability to bring different disciplines together. Rather than treating a challenge solely as a software, energy or research problem, the team considers the wider system around it, including the users, commercial environment, infrastructure, data, operational constraints and the outcomes the solution needs to achieve. “This allows us to move from research and validation into product development and implementation without losing sight of the original problem,” Oladimeji told us. “Robovolts is a good example of that approach because it brings together energy hardware, software, data and a practical understanding of how businesses generate, consume, manage and pay for energy.” Robovolts is a mobile clean-energy system being developed through collaboration between Sleekabyte Technologies and Citibim Nigeria Limited to address the energy challenges faced by businesses and communities in Nigeria. Citibim designed and developed a first-ofits-kind mobile solar generator system, which provides the hardware foundation for Robovolts, while Sleekabyte has led the development of the digital layer, including the Robovolts Energy Management System. Together, these technologies integrate solar generation, battery storage and intelligent energy management to provide a cleaner, more flexible and manageable alternative to the petrol and diesel generators commonly used where grid electricity is unreliable or insufficient. Through its Energy Management System, Robovolts can provide owners and operators with greater visibility over energy generation, battery performance and system activity, creating the digital foundation for monitoring and managing distributed energy assets. Much of this progress has been made possible through grant funding from Innovate UK and support through the ZE-Gen Technology Accelerator, helping the project advance through successive stages of research, development and validation. Oladimeji expressed his appreciation for the role both organisations have played in supporting that journey. “We are incredibly grateful to ZE-Gen and Innovate UK for their contribution to this journey,” he said. “Their backing has enabled us to move from early-stage research and feasibility into technology development, testing and the continued evolution of the Robovolts Energy Management System.” That journey has also made the recognition of Robovolts as Clean Energy Innovation of the Year 2026 particularly significant. “It is an important milestone for us,” Oladimeji added. “It reflects how far the technology has come and strengthens our ambition to move Robovolts from continued development towards wider deployment and adoption.” The experience has further reinforced Sleekabyte’s belief in the importance of collaboration in bringing innovation to market. The company sees partnerships with technology businesses, research institutions, universities, government organisations, investors and industry partners as an important part of addressing complex challenges such as energy access and digital transformation. As Robovolts progresses towards wider deployment, that collaborative approach is continuing into Phase 3. While the earlier phases focused on feasibility and the development of the integrated energy system, the next stage expands the ambition beyond individual Robovolts units. The team is developing capabilities for operators to manage multiple energy assets through a common platform, alongside digital twin technology and the foundations for coordinating distributed energy systems at scale. Alongside Robovolts, Sleekabyte Technologies is continuing the development of two other major products. QReceipts is a digital receipt platform designed to replace fragmented paper-based processes by making receipts easier to issue, store, retrieve and analyse, while creating opportunities for businesses and consumers to gain better insight into transactions and spending patterns. Squadneti focuses on grassroots football, connecting players, parents, coaches, teams, referees and facility providers within a shared digital environment that simplifies fixtures, communication, participation, pitch access and the discovery of football opportunities. “For the remainder of 2026 and beyond, the emphasis is on turning the work we have done into greater real-world impact,” Oladimeji shared. “That means continuing to test our products with the people who will actually use them, strengthening the partnerships around them and building sustainable routes to wider adoption.” “That next stage is underpinned by the same approach across all three of our major products. Robovolts, QReceipts and Squadneti serve very different markets, but each starts with a clearly defined problem. We then bring together the right technology, research and expertise to develop a practical solution that can create meaningful value.” Contact: Oladimeji Olawale Company: Sleekabyte Technologies Web Address: www.sleekabyte.com
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