How do clouds affect the amount of solar energy that comes into earth's energy system?

Clouds affect the amount of solar energy by blocking some of the light that reaches earth.

The clouds block the suns ray which prevents the earth from getting it

Nimbostratus is the correct answer.
explanation: nimbostratus clouds are the type of clouds that are mostly likely present on gray, rainy day. these clouds produce continuous rain, snow and there is no thundering or lightening either.