Traditional Ballasted Systems vs Universal’s Elevated Systems
Traditional Ballasted Systems
Do not maximize rooftop’s potential.
Take up space and make it more difficult to service equipment
Don’t fit well on rooftops with many obstructions
Leaves no room for a green roof.
Only function as solar panels.
Universal’s Elevated Systems
Unrestricted access – can replace roof & service equipment without removing PV system
Installed on older rooves or newer rooves under warrantee
Perfect solution for crowded rooves
Elevated over most rooftop equipment
Very low impact on roofing system
Can be installed over an existing green roof
Maximize solar capacity on unworkable flat roofs
Central Support System can be temporarily tilted for roof and/or equipment repairs without loss of production.



Meet the Company Bringing Canopies to the Next Level
Our Mission is to deliver high quality, innovative, and competitively priced renewable energy solutions to residential, commercial, and municipal clients in the District of Columbia and select national markets.
Universal Renewables was founded in 2011 to provide cutting edge, solar energy solutions to residential business and municipal clients.
We inspire trust, with commitments about what we sell:
American-made
Innovative patent-protected designs
Warrantied parts and installation
Financing available for qualified customers
Commercial Properties
Universal Renewables’ solutions maximize the size of client solar power systems – generating more savings and reducing carbon footprints.
Sample Client Study
Have you been told your business doesn’t have a suitable roof or space for solar? Or not enough for the array that you want? Learn how one DC Metro area business owner took his solar energy production from 19 kWh to 146 kWh by installing Universal’s rooftop solar canopy solution.