NOVELTY - The mounting unit (100) has a mounting surface (104) connected with a base (102) via several walls (106,108,110,112) and configured to couple with the solar panel so that the solar panel is elevated above a surface of the roof. A flexible membrane (130) is coupled with the base and configured to couple with the roof to secure the mounting unit and solar panel to the roof, in which the mounting unit comprises a hollow interior when coupled with the flexible membrane.    USE - Mounting unit for mounting solar panel on roof of homes and buildings for residential and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting unit which provides a rigid yet lightweight structure ensures that the solar panels are secured to roofs in such a manner as to not degrade the performance or useful service life of the roof. The base's flange facilitates in distributing the weight of the mounting unit and solar panel evenly or uniformly, across a relatively large surface area of the roof, thus minimizing or eliminating concentrated or point loads. The ribs provided in the mounting surface define channels that allow air to access the underside of the solar panel to cool the solar panel and enhance electricity generation or production. The air flowing through the channels underneath the solar panel equalizes wind pressure and minimizes wind loads placed on the solar panel and/or mounting unit. The angled walls of the mounting unit minimize uplift and/or lateral wind loads and/or allow individual mounting units to be stacked atop one another to optimize storage and/or transport. The main channels mounting unit allow wind pressure equalization and natural convection cooling to occur.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar panel mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar panel mounting unit.    Mounting unit (100)    Base (102)    Mounting surface (104)    Walls (106,108,110,112)    Flexible membrane (130)