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Meet the Hydropanel

Make, store, and dispense clean, mineralized water
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    Drinking water made from sunlight and air

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    Self-contained, elegant design

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    Delivers water directly to tap or faucet

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    Monitored† and optimized

How Do Hydropanels Work?

The SOURCE® Hydropanel is a technology that incorporates multiple patented inventions alongside proprietary trade secrets, making it a one-of-a-kind renewable water technology that uses the power of the sun to extract clean, pollutant-free drinking water from the air. Collected water is then mineralized for ideal composition and taste, making premium-quality drinking water a readily available resource.

A hydropanel is like a solar panel, but instead of creating energy, it creates clean, safe drinking water without electric hookups or infrastructure, nearly anywhere.

Here’s how it works:

 

  1. The sun powers fans that pull pure water vapor out of the air
  2. Warm air inside the panel turns water vapor into liquid water
  3. The pure water is mineralized for health and taste
  4. The self-contained system circulates the water and keeps it clean
  5. Water can be plumbed directly into your home for easy enjoyment
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Monitoring for quality and safety†

A wireless transmitter inside each Hydropanel allows our Network Operations Center to monitor water quality and help resolve issues remotely.†

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24/7 monitoring from SOURCE Network Operations Center†

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Remote optimization
& machine learning

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Maximum uptime
& efficiency

Remote optimization for every climate

Although water production can vary depending on the weather in your location, SOURCE technology is optimized for a wide range of conditions and can even produce water in low to medium sun and humidity. Today, SOURCE is making water for people in some of the most arid deserts in the world.◊

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Perfect drinking water in every place

SOURCE is harvested locally in more than 50 countries

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    Palawan, Philippines

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    Remote Community

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    Musenga Primary School, Johannesburg, South Africa

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    School

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    Platinum Heritage Desert Safari Camp, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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    Luxury Resort

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A SOURCE OF SUSTAINABILITY

A single SOURCE Hydropanel eliminates the need for 54,000 single-use plastic water bottles over its 15-year lifespan.*

Perfect your drinking water

We’ve built custom solutions for water needs in more than 50 countries. Let’s build yours.

*Total removal of 54,000 500mL plastic water bottles is based upon one (1) Hydropanel producing at least 5 liters of water per day for a 15-year lifespan.†Monitoring of water for any level of quality is available for commercial panels in areas with a continuous wireless signal and where the Hydropanel has unremitting connection to local, unsecured WiFi or cellular service.◊Graph is for illustrative purposes, production estimates are simulated based on noted weather conditions.

Hydropanel Production Tool

Hydropanel water production tool

For an accurate per Hydropanel production value in your area, please enter your zip code below.

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Hydropanel General Installation Requirements:

  • Sunny mounting location – The SOURCE Hydropanel works best in full sun. Unobstructed sunlight required at least 5 hours per day. Avoid placing under shading objects such as trees, buildings, etc.
  • 4 x 6 foot (1.2 x 1.8 meters) mounting area per Hydropanel.
  • Minimum clearance of 1ft (30cm) in front of and behind the panels to allow access for service.
  • Minimum 3 inches (8 cm) between hydropanels from side to side within an array.
  • SOURCE Hydropanels must be installed at least 15 feet (5 meters) away from windows and should be positioned considering hydropanel sound with respect to living spaces.
  • SOURCE Hydropanels must be level from side-to-side with a maximum deviation of 20mm.
  • Hydropanel must be South Facing (180°) for locations in the Northern Hemisphere, or North facing (0°) for locations in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • The installation surface must be level. For example, a flat roof, or level ground.
  • Roof mounted hydropanels must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the edge of any structure.
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  • Adequate structural integrity of the roof is required. Do not install on a roof that is damaged or otherwise insufficient to hold the weight and wind loads of the hydropanel.
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  • Consider whether there is space for a crane to set up and lift the hydropanels to their mounting location.
  • Ground locations should be firm, level, and evenly composed. The hydropanel can be placed on blocks, concrete, or mounted to lumber to provide a stable base to sit on.
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  • Consider factors like soil composition, and how to manage erosion or plant growth over time.
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  • Avoid installing the hydropanel where they may be wetted from irrigation sprinklers.
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  • Ensure the hydropanel is raised above the specified flood plain.
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  • Hydropanel should be anchored to the ground or sufficiently ballasted to prevent movement or damage from high winds.

Hydropanel General Installation Requirements:

  • Sunny mounting location – The SOURCE Hydropanel works best in full sun. Unobstructed sunlight required at least 5 hours per day. Avoid placing under shading objects such as trees, buildings, etc.
  • 4 x 6 foot (1.2 x 1.8 meters) mounting area per Hydropanel.
  • Minimum clearance of 1ft (30cm) in front of and behind the panels to allow access for service.
  • Minimum 3 inches (8 cm) between hydropanels from side to side within an array.
  • SOURCE Hydropanels must be installed at least 15 feet (5 meters) away from windows and should be positioned considering hydropanel sound with respect to living spaces.
  • SOURCE Hydropanels must be level from side-to-side with a maximum deviation of 20mm.
  • Hydropanel must be South Facing (180°) for locations in the Northern Hemisphere, or North facing (0°) for locations in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • The installation surface must be level. For example, a flat roof, or level ground.

Roof Mount Requirements:

  • Roof mounted hydropanels must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the edge of any structure.
  • Adequate structural integrity of the roof is required. Do not install on a roof that is damaged or otherwise insufficient to hold the weight and wind loads of the hydropanel.
  • Consider whether there is space for a crane to set up and lift the hydropanels to their mounting location.

Ground Mount Requirements:

  • Ground locations should be firm, level, and evenly composed. The hydropanel can be placed on blocks, concrete, or mounted to lumber to provide a stable base to sit on.
  • Consider factors like soil composition, and how to manage erosion or plant growth over time.
  • Avoid installing the hydropanel where they may be wetted from irrigation sprinklers.
  • Ensure the hydropanel is raised above the specified flood plain.
  • Hydropanel should be anchored to the ground or sufficiently ballasted to prevent movement or damage from high winds.

Hydropanel Calculator

The amount of water you consume will determine how many panels you’ll need and the size of tanks we recommend. Use our calculator below for our panel and tank recommendation.

Each panel produces on average 180 bottles per month (16.9 oz bottles). For a more accurate estimation based on your location use this tool.

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