Infrared light is indeed characterized by lower energy compared to visible light. However, the statement that infrared light produces more heat than visible light is not entirely accurate.
Heat is not solely determined by the energy of the photons themselves, but also by how those photons interact with matter. When infrared light interacts with an object, it can be absorbed by the object's molecules. This absorption causes the molecules to vibrate and move more energetically, which we perceive as an increase in temperature or the sensation of heat.
Visible light, on the other hand, interacts differently with matter. It is typically either absorbed or reflected by objects. When visible light is absorbed, it can also contribute to heating the object, but the energy of visible light is generally not solely responsible for the sensation of heat.
Therefore, while infrared light has lower energy than visible light, it can still lead to a greater perception of heat because it is more readily absorbed by objects and causes molecular vibrations that contribute to an increase in temperature.