For Chevron, the show may just make for a nice bit of PR sunshine, but it could lead to fame and fortune for the winners.

FORBES: Chevron Stages Solar Talent Show

Some people may wonder why we in the Northern Hemisphere have our spring and summer when our planet is far away from the sun. (Equally confusing: our fall and winter come when we are near to the sun.) Shouldn't proximity to that nice warm ball of sunshine predict our seasons?

NPR: Not All Seasons Are Created Equal