UV Alliance, a new centre of expertise for UV treatment
The UV Alliance, a newly established centre of expertise for UV-C water treatment, has been launched in the Netherlands. The initiative unites four leading companies – Van Remmen UV Technology, Nedap N.V., VGE B.V., and Dissol GmbH – with a shared mission to increase knowledge of UV technology and contribute to a sustainable, future-proof water cycle.
With decades of experience in the UV market, the founding members of the UV Alliance aim to close the knowledge gap surrounding UV-C technology, which has long been misunderstood despite its significant potential. Ton van Remmen, the owner of Van Remmen UV Technology, explains the driving force behind the UV Alliance:
“I am truly passionate about UV technology and the positive impact it can have. But I find it frustrating that so many myths exist in the market. There is a huge gap between what the market knows and what this technology is actually capable of. We need to close that gap. That’s why I took the initiative to establish the UV Alliance. I stepped out of my comfort zone and reached out to my competitor. At first, it felt a bit uncomfortable, but we quickly realized that we were facing the same challenges. From there, we joined forces. With the launch of the UV Alliance, we have reached a real milestone. Together, we can showcase the true impact of UV technology.”
Driving innovation through knowledge sharing
At the heart of the UV Alliance’s mission is a commitment to transparent knowledge sharing. The Alliance believes that many of the current challenges in the UV market stem from a focus on the technology itself, rather than on the broader, more important issue of building strong, sustainable business cases. By sharing real-world applications, the UV Alliance hopes to demonstrate how UV technology can result in significant savings in water usage, energy consumption, and waste reduction.
Real-world applications of UV technology
While UV water disinfection is commonly known for its use in drinking water treatment, the UV Alliance is shining a spotlight on several other applications of UV technology. One such example is in swimming pool systems, where UV treatment helps achieve energy savings. Reducing backwash frequency not only cuts down water consumption but also eliminates the need to heat large amounts of water to 28°C, which leads to significant cost reductions in energy usage. Additionally, this reduction in chlorine formation results in a healthier swimming environment.
By focusing on such real-world case studies, the UV Alliance is setting itself apart from other organisations, demonstrating the broader, often untapped potential of UV technology.
Expanding the UV Alliance Community
While the UV Alliance was initially founded by four core members, the group has plans for growth. The goal is to welcome additional UV-related companies to join the initiative. To facilitate this expansion, the Alliance has created a foundation to manage the UV Community. The foundation will be responsible for organising events, publishing knowledge articles, and maintaining the digital platform, uv-alliance.com, where members can access valuable resources and stay updated on the latest developments in UV-C water treatment.
