Here's how it works:

* Photosynthesis: Plants use a process called photosynthesis to convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of sugars.

* Chlorophyll: This process is made possible by a pigment called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, particularly in the red and blue wavelengths, and uses this energy to split water molecules.

* Energy storage: The energy from the sun is then used to convert carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil into glucose (sugar). This sugar is stored in the plant's tissues as a source of energy for growth and other processes.

So, in a nutshell, plants are able to harness the sun's energy and convert it into a form they can use to grow and thrive.