The world's 10 most solar-powered countries

Solar energy, radiating light and heat from the Sun, has been exploited by humans since ancient times by using a variety of technologies developed more than ever.

Solar radiation, along with secondary solar energy resources such as wind and wave power, water power and biomass, make up most of the renewable energy available on Earth. Only a very small part of the available solar energy is used.

Germany, China and Japan are among the world's most solar-powered countries.

Germany and China are the two countries that use the most solar energy in the world.

Belgium ranks 10th in the number of countries that use the most solar energy.