Abstract: A ballasted mounting system for positioning a solar panel on a mounting surface. The system comprises a support structure and a cover assembly fastened to the support structure. The support structure has a plurality of support members for retaining the solar panel over the mounting surface at an inclined angle to the mounting surface, and as a proximal end positioned adjacent to the mounting surface and the solar panel attachable to a distal end of the support structure. The cover assembly comprises sheet material fastened to the support structure and having a first cover panel positioned between the support structure and the mounting surface and a second cover panel positioned between the proximal end and the distal end, such that the cover assembly cooperates with the solar panel when installed to form an interior.