Low profile mounting system

A low profile panel mounting system, comprising:

• a rail formed with a plurality of ledges;
• one or more tracks formed in the rail,
• wherein the one or more tracks includes a slot with opposing jaws;
• a coupler for demountably connecting one or more frames of the panel to the rail;
• a plurality of cleats engageable with the rail and to a surface;
• and
• at least one connector slidably insertable into the one or more tracks and plurality of cleats.

A low profile solar panel mounting system, comprising:

• a plurality of rails formed with a hollow chamber,
• wherein the plurality of rails is formed with an upper surface, a lower surface, and connecting walls;
• a track formed in the plurality of rails,
• wherein the track includes a slot defined by opposing jaws;
• a longitudinal cavity formed in the upper surface of the plurality of rails,
• wherein the longitudinal cavity is shaped to receive an attachment device;
• means for connecting the plurality of rails to the solar panel and to a surface;
• and
• a plurality of end plates securable to the plurality of rails.

A method for manufacturing a system for mounting a solar panel on a surface, comprising:

• configuring a material into a rail;
• shaping the rail to include at least one track;
• including at least one ledge for mounting the solar panel on the rail;
• providing a coupler for demountably connecting the frame to the rail and for securing the solar panel;
• equipping the system with a cleat engageable with the rail;
• and
• employing a connector that is slidably insertable into the track and cleat.