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DAVID CRANE JOINS SOURCE GLOBAL’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 11, 2022 — SOURCE Global, PBC, innovator of disruptive renewable drinking water technology, has appointed David Crane to its Board of Directors. Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading thinkers in climate tech, Crane has led multiple energy companies and sustainable investment firms and played a significant role in the industry’s move toward clean energy.

“David shares our vision of a sustainable, equitable world and is a pioneer in the truest sense of the word. His global insights, deep knowledge of the renewables sector, and expertise in generating growth and value in clean tech will serve SOURCE well. It’s an honor to welcome him to the Board of Directors,” said Cody Friesen, founder & CEO, SOURCE Global.

Crane was president and CEO of NRG Energy from 2003 to 2015, the leading integrated power company in the U.S. There, he doubled NRG’s generating capacity, quadrupled sales and championed the company’s transition into clean energy, becoming the first American power company to commit to a science-based long term carbon reduction target. Before NRG, Crane served as executive director of London-based International Power and senior vice president of Global Power at Lehman Brothers, where he was responsible for financing energy operations in emerging markets. Prior to that, he held several roles at ABB Energy Ventures, including Vice President for the Asia-Pacific Region.

“Renewable technology unlocked our ability to bring clean, cost-effective energy to all corners of the world. SOURCE is doing the same thing for drinking water,” Crane said. “The SOURCE team has pioneered and are rapidly scaling a distributed, fully sustainable solution to the world’s growing water crisis – one that’s set to follow solar technology’s cost-competitiveness trajectory, although at a much faster pace. I’m excited to help guide the journey and be part of this truly innovative business.”

In addition to his professional credentials, Crane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. He sits on the boards of Heliogen Inc. and Tata Steel Ltd. and is a recipient of GlobalGreen’s Corporate Environmental Leadership award, the Equinox Solar Champion Award and the C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Sustainability Business Leadership.

About SOURCE Global, PBC

A Public Benefit Corporation, SOURCE Global, PBC’s mission is to make drinking water an unlimited resource. The company’s SOURCE® Hydropanels use the sun to draw pure water vapor out of the air and transform it into fresh, high-quality, perfectly mineralized drinking water. Because the company’s technology operates entirely off the grid, it is uniquely well suited to serve areas with no reliable access to safe drinking water and those with little to no infrastructure, putting the fundamental right of safe, sustainable drinking water in the hands of every person in nearly every climate and corner of the world. Unlike piped, well or bottled water, SOURCE water is produced where it’s needed and constantly measured and monitored by digital sensors in each panel. SOURCE®Hydropanels are currently serving communities, schools, hospitals, NGOs, businesses and homes across the world and SOURCE is on Fast Company’s 2020 list of most innovative social good companies. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company operates in more than 50 countries and on six continents. SOURCE is a registered trademark of SOURCE Global, PBC.

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Hydropanel General Installation Requirements:

  • 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.

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