What form of the sun's energy do we receive here on earth from the sun's surface?

The Earth receives solar energy primarily in the form of visible light and infrared radiation from the sun's surface. This energy is emitted as electromagnetic radiation due to the sun's high temperature, with wavelengths that include ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light. Visible light is crucial for photosynthesis in plants, while infrared radiation contributes to warming the Earth's surface.