The sun is more than just a source of light during the day. It’s the first step in the chain of energy that drives life on planet Earth. Plants rely on the light and heat of the sun to create the nutrients they need to grow. Animals eat these plants, using the sun’s energy in a new form. Without the sun, life would be completely wiped out.
People have relied on the sun’s energy since the beginning of time. They’ve harnessed its heat to cultivate and preserve food and to stay warm throughout the year. In both literature and oral traditions, the sun represents constancy and hope – the promise of a new day and a fresh start. Removed from human influence, the sun will rise and set the way it always has.
For thousands of years, people have experimented with the sun’s energy to create light and (...)
