Solar energy is a form of free sustainable source of energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources in the world.

The pros of solar energy include that it is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and has a low impact on the environment and the potential for any country to produce it. Solar energy is a sustainable energy source, has a low environmental impact, and promotes energy independence.