Reply #53: Yes. You would be increasing the net energy of the Earth.

[Warren DeMontague]

However, you wouldn't be filling the atmosphere with greenhouse gases at the same time, at least in theory. Assuming humans continue to need energy, it's gonna have to come from somewhere.

Agreed that solar panels in, say, geosynchronous orbit would work just as well. Only value I can see for doing it on the moon would be if someone were to figure out a way to use the raw materials already there to produce part or all of the panels, etc. In which case, I'm sure you can see why that would be an advantage.

As for Warren Demontague- you're the first person who has recognized him. :thumbsup: