Solar panel roof-ridge mounting systems and methods

A method of attaching one or more solar panels to a roof, the method comprising

• placing a roof-ridge mounting system along a roof-ridge of the roof, such that a first side of the roof-ridge mounting system is positioned substantially on a first side of the roof-ridge and an opposing second side of the roof-ridge mounting system is positioned substantially on an second side of the roof-ridge;
• attaching the roof-ridge mounting system to a deck of the roof;
• coupling the one or more solar panels to a structural member of a solar panel support system;
• and
• attaching a first end of the structural member to the roof-ridge mounting system proximate the first side of the roof-ridge mounting system.

A solar panel roof-ridge mounting system for use in mounting one or more solar panels to a roof of a building, the system comprising:

• a base plate configured to interface with a deck of the roof at a roof-ridge, the base plate comprising a first side and an opposing second side, the first side configured for placement adjacent a first side of the roof-ridge and the second side configured for placement adjacent an opposing second side of the roof-ridge;
• a plurality of attachment members coupled to the base plate, the attachment members configured to couple the roof-ridge mounting system to a support system of the one or more solar panels, each attachment member in the plurality of attachment members comprising a first end, a second end and at least one aperture between the first end and the second end;
• a plurality of apertures in the base plate, the plurality of apertures for receiving a fastener for attaching the base plate to the deck of the roof;
• and
• a connection member passing through the at least one aperture of at least two of the plurality of attachment members, the connection member arranged substantially parallel to at least one of the first side and the second side of the base plate.