Solar energy, an increasingly familiar term in everyday conversation, actually encompasses extensive scientific principles and technological innovations. To gain more insight, let's investigate how solar energy collects energy from the sun and converts it directly into usable form for human use.
An apple farm in western Germany is reaping a second harvest - but it's not what you might expect. Solar panels providing much-needed shade for the orchard have been producing bountiful electricity...
The sun is blasting western Europe as extreme temperatures grip the region - and yet solar panels cannot make the most out of it.
Spanning 350,000 square metres, this solar-powered car park can generate green energy and help grass grow.