sunlight is a kind of solar energy & photosynthesis means green plants convert from carbon dioxide and water and solar energy into carbohydrates and food and oxygen for themselves ->  plants convert sunlight into food using photosynthesis  solar energy is a kind of light energy & sunlight is a kind of solar energy ->  sunlight is a kind of light energy  plants convert sunlight into food using photosynthesis & sunlight is a kind of light energy ->  plants convert light energy to food using photosynthesis  plants convert light energy to food using photosynthesis & food is a source of energy for animals / plants -> plants convert light energy into food energy during photosynthesis