The use of the free and unlimited energy provided by the sun is being developed around the world.

This educational animation presents the history of a series of discoveries that enabled humankind to use solar energy, and also explains the photovoltaic effect. The sun’s energy was already used to light the Olympic flame in ancient times and, today, produces sustainable electricity without any CO₂ emissions.

According to the ADEME, in order for the world to achieve its energy transition, the production capacity of photovoltaic parks should be multiplied by 3.4 by 2030. Countries with vast expanses of land are perfect candidates. But there are many other ways of finding space...