Saule Technologies develops solar technology based on perovskites, a mineral the article says can dramatically shorten energy payback times. The article reports perovskite modules could return energy in two to three months versus about two years for silicon-based panels. Founded by Olga Malinkiewicz, the company is engaging with business partners and potential customers while other research teams remain focused on material functionality. Saule is in talks with Airbus, the European Space Agency and the Polish Armed Forces about collaboration. The startup recently secured funding that the article says will open access to Japanese and broader Asian markets. The company is positioned as commercially ahead of many academic teams in Stanford, Oxford and Lausanne, according to the article.

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