[en] The predictions of the standard model (solar and electroweak) for solar neutrino experiments will be described, with special emphasis on quantitative estimates of the uncertainties in the predictions. An argument--which uses detailed Monte Carlo studies of the solar-model-predictions--will be presented which demonstrates that the existing solar neutrino experiments cannot be reconciled unless new weak interaction physics changes the shape of the ⁸Be neutrino energy spectrum. Additional arguments that suggest that new physics is required will be summarized. The predictions for next-generation experiments that are independent of details of solar models will be highlighted. An urgent appeal will be made for performing a measurement of the p(⁷Be, γ)⁸B reaction using a radioactive beam of ⁷Be