The amount of energy received from the sun in one hour is enough to meet the world’s energy needs for the whole year.
Solar Energy in simple layman’s terms is the light and heat that come from the sun. This energy can be converted into useful energy by using “Photovoltaic Cells”, which convert sunlight into electricity, and “Solar Thermal Technology”, where heat from the sun is used to make hot water or steam. Also, “Passive Solar heating”, involves letting the sun shine through windows to heat the inside of a building.

As per Bloomberg solar energy could generate half of the world’s power by 2050. There was also some good news amid the energy crisis in the world and in particular in Europe – The EU generated a record 12% of its electricity from solar from May to August 2022, helping to avoid a potential €29 billion in fossil gas imports. (EMBER)
Of the wind, solar and other renewables that came on stream in 2020, nearly two-thirds – 62% – were cheaper than the cheapest new fossil fuel, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
So, Utilising solar energy would be the key to solving climate change issues and reaching the net-zero targets set up in the Paris Agreement. Especially for island communities that are highly dependent on diesel generators for their energy needs as they are not connected to the mainland grid.