If all of mankind’s energy was supplied through solar panels would the effect be big enough to decrease the temperature (since light is converted in part to electricity)?
If all of mankind’s energy was supplied through solar panels would the effect be big enough to decrease the temperature (since light is converted in part to electricity)?
No, they are covered in anti-reflective coatings to minimize reflection. Most of the excess is converted to heat (as would happen if the light just hit the ground).