NOVELTY - A mounting system (10) for mounting a solar panel to a surface comprises a membrane (16) configured to be coupled to the surface; a frame (12) coupled with the membrane, where the frame is configured to receive solar panel.    USE - As mounting system for mounting a solar panel to a surface (claimed), used in slopes, bodies of water, mine tailings, landfill covers, water tanks, commercial rooftops, residential rooftops, ash piles, corn piles, methane farms, and on top of temporary tents or housing for emergency; used in any land that a trench can be dug for anchoring; in energy production, rain water collection, erosion control, non-corrosive material, electricity generation integrated with rain water collection.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting system allows for multiple solar panels, and use of conventional mounting hardware. The mounting system can be grounded, tilt legs can be attached for tilt, panels can be removed for service, and metal rails provide a rigid system as plastic can change shape in different weather. The mounting system is durable, long lasting, low maintenance, light weight, featuring enhanced cooling properties depending on materials as well as reflective properties of membrane which are easily deployable throughout the globe for land and/or water applications. The benefits of the system is due to the membrane that allows for: erosion control, dust mitigation, evaporation control (floating system), rain water harvest/shedding, vegetation control, low profile, possible additional power generation because of reflectivity, keeps water from entering contaminated area (mine tailing, landfill), allows for collection of biogases such as methane, corrosion resistant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mounting a solar panel to a membrane involving attaching a mounting frame to a surface of the membrane; preventing penetration of the mounting frame through the membrane; and coupling a solar panel to the mounting frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a solar panel mounting system.    Mounting system (10)    Frame (12)    Membrane (16)    Side frames (18)    Center frame (20)