MOUNTING APPARATUS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD OF MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL

摘要

A photovoltaic mounting apparatus (1) for use with a solar panel includes a base element (10) having an elongated upper portion (15) and a lower portion. The upper portion (15) is structured for engagement with a rooftop by being positioned underneath the shingles (8) of a rooftop and secured thereto through the apertures (18) of the upper portion (15) and/or lower portion of the base element (10). One or more support elements (20) extend perpendicularly from the lower portion of the base element (10). A front plate (30) is situated upon the support elements (20) and is parallel to the base element (10) and structured for engagement with the solar panel (60).