Solar energy, which radiates light and heat from the Sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using an ever-evolving range of technologies.
Solar radiation, along with secondary solar energy resources such as wind and wave power, water power and biomass, make up most of the renewable energy available on Earth. Only a very small part of the available solar energy is used.
Germany, China, and Japan are three of the countries that use the most solar energy in the world.
Germany and China are the two countries that use the most solar energy in the world.
Belgium ranks 10th in the total number of countries that use the most solar energy.