the products of photosynthesis are easily transported around the plant.
remove to improve air flow or if heavily shielded. don't remove the largest solar panels unless you have a damn good reason. Can always bend/shape things around them or between fingers etc once tall enough. those initial growth nodes will likely be lollipoped or larf, anway. so a little extra stretch initiall isnt a bad thing. the'll get more light within a few days of growth to worm around those leaves.