Mounting apparatus for photovoltaic modules

A system, comprising:

• a plurality of photovoltaic modules installed on a roof deck, each of the photovoltaic modules includes:
• a mat having a first edge, and,
• a spacer having a base,
• wherein the base has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge of the base,
• wherein the first edge of the mat is attached to the first edge of the base,
• wherein the spacer includes a plurality of support members,
• wherein the plurality of support members extends from the base,
• wherein each of the support members includes:
• a first end, wherein the first end of the support member is proximate the first edge of the base,
• a second end opposite the first end of the support member, wherein the second end of the support member is proximate the second edge of the base,
• a first ledge located at the first end of the support member, and
• a second ledge located at the second end of the support member, and
• at least one solar module mounted to the plurality of support members,
• wherein the at least one solar module includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the at least one solar module,
• wherein the first end of the at least one solar module of one of the plurality of photovoltaic modules and the first ledge of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic modules form a first space therebetween,
• wherein the first space is sized and shaped to receive at least one electrical component,
• wherein the second end of the at least one solar module of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic modules and the second ledge of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic modules form a second space therebetween,
• wherein the second space is sized and shaped to receive the first end of the at least one solar module of another of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, and
• wherein the spacer of the one of the plurality of photovoltaic modules overlays the mat of the another of the plurality of photovoltaic modules.