Abstract: Systems for forming a pitched wall or roof section with solar panels on an underlying subframe include a panel support framework extending angularly upwardly over at least part of the subframe. In some embodiments, one or more clamps secures a first solar panel to the framework closer to the lower end than the upper end of the subframe and one or more other clamps secures a second solar panel to the framework at least partially adjacent and offset upwardly relative to the first solar panel between the first solar panel and upper end of the subframe.

Abstract: At least first and second rows of panels may be mounted onto, or to form, at least part of a pitched roof, wall or other structure by mounting a panel support framework onto an underlying structure and arranging the panels so that each panel on the second row is offset upwardly relative to each panel on the first row in a stepped fashion.