A solar roof mounting system is the foremost common type of establishment. This is often when the solar-oriented racking, which holds the boards in place, is introduced straightforwardly on the roof. Boards can be joined to level or inclining rooftops comprising of metal, shingle, or elastic materials. Not all roof-mounted systems require infiltration to be secured to the roof. In case owners have got a level room, a roof mount is a good choice. These establishments are secured by squares that weigh the framework components down.

A floating solar mounting system is a system used in fixing and securing solar panels on large water bodies like lakes, dams, offshore water, etc. As the name suggests, the panels are mounted to float on the water bodies.