Official launch of UV Alliance
On February 1, 2025, the UV Alliance was officially established. Nedap is one of the initiators of this center of expertise for UV technology. With this alliance, we aim to increase awareness of UV technology and contribute to a sustainable, future-proof water cycle.
Olga Kruidhof
The need for collaboration
All participating companies have been active in the UV market for decades. What led to the founding of the UV Alliance? Ton van Remmen, owner of Van Remmen UV Technology, explains:
“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.”
Activities of the UV Center of expertise
For the Alliance, honest knowledge sharing about UV technology is a key foundation, but the collaboration goes beyond that. By sharing real-world examples, members aim to further professionalize the UV market. Currently, decisions about solutions often focus on UV technology itself, while that is not the right starting point. At its core, it’s about building strong business cases. By demonstrating potential savings in water usage, energy, and waste reduction, UV technology becomes relevant. It helps organizations build a sustainable water cycle.
Roadshow
The UV market is a highly specialized, knowledge-intensive niche. With the UV Alliance, members aim to make the UV story more accessible, even for water professionals who do not work with UV technology daily. To achieve this, the UV Alliance will take the stage at several international water events in the coming months. One such event is Aquatech Amsterdam, where the UV Alliance will present on Wednesday, March 12, from 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM on the “Industrial Stage” in Hall 12.
Growth plans
The UV Alliance was founded with four core members but aims to expand by welcoming more UV-related companies. To facilitate this, a foundation has been established, which manages the UV Community. Foundation members organize events, develop in-depth knowledge articles, and maintain the digital platform: uv-alliance.com.
The four founding members of the UV Alliance are:
- Van Remmen UV Technology
- Nedap
- VGE B.V.
- Dissol GmbH
Nedap is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). But what does this mean in practice? And what benefits does it offer our customers? In this article, we explain how our UV lamp driver technology contributes to the development of sustainable solutions.
Achieving sustainability goals is a key priority for water sector professionals, especially in the context of Scope 3 emissions and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For those specializing in UV treatment technologies, aligning with these targets may seem daunting. Reduce your ecological footprint with Nedap’s UV driver technology. Achieve sustainability goals without compromising on performance.
The SBTi methodology is designed to help businesses align their emissions reduction targets with climate science. It encourages companies to reduce their CO2 emissions in line with global efforts to limit warming to well below 2 degrees. Scope 3 emissions result from the value chain, including sold products. These emissions are often the most challenging to reduce. This is especially true for high-power electronics like UV technology used on an industrial scale.
Nedap’s commitment to reducing its Scope 3 emissions aligns with this framework. We commit to the SBTi economic intensity target by cutting emissions from the use of our products year-over-year per unit of economic value.
On an industrial scale, the operational phase of UV systems has the largest CO₂ impact over their lifecycle, driven by the energy required for continuous performance. It is crucial to optimize the duty cycle, the time a product is active. Energy consumption can be reduced through strategic portfolio choices and energy efficient components. Using smart functionality is another key factor. Managing these aspects helps improve efficiency, cut costs, and support sustainability goals.
Optimization 1: Strategic portfolio choices
Nedap makes strategic choices in selecting components for its drivers, aligning with its SBTi targets. These efficient components help lower energy use during the product’s lifecycle. Nedap’s solution is designed to optimize energy efficiency without compromising on performance. By integrating these drivers into your UV systems, you minimize environmental impact and reduce total cost of ownership.
Sustainability leaders are tasked with ensuring that products comply with strict environmental and electrical regulations. An important consideration is how electrical systems interact with the power grid. We often see systems that use electricity in a way that is not always best compatible with conventional power grids. This leads to additional energy losses in infrastructure such as transformers and power lines. By complying with standards for harmonic distortion and ensuring minimal energy loss, businesses can enhance both operational efficiency and sustainability. Nedap’s drivers not only help meet regulatory requirements but also align with industry best practices, providing a reliable and energy-efficient solution for the future.
Infographic: By using high-quality lamp drivers with high Power Factor (0,99) and low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of 5%, you can achieve up to 9% electrical energy savings.
Looking ahead, the integration of AI technology in the water sector will play a critical role in making UV systems even more efficient. In the future, Nedap’s smart driver platforms could for example be enhanced with AI systems that automatically respond to changing water quality or consumption patterns. These intelligent UV systems would be able to dim or adjust lamp output in real-time, optimizing energy use during periods of lower demand. This would allow businesses to reduce operational costs and further decrease their carbon footprint. While this technology is still evolving, it holds the potential to help companies not only meet their Scope 3 goals but also remain adaptive and competitive in a rapidly changing market.
“Reducing emissions doesn’t just benefit the environment; it also makes sound economic sense. By lowering the energy consumption of your UV systems, you can significantly reduce lifecycle costs. This presents an opportunity to balance performance with sustainability while enhancing a competitive edge in the market.”
Nedap’s UV driver technology is more than just an upgrade to your water treatment systems; it’s a vital tool in achieving Scope 3 emissions reductions. This technology aligns with the SBTi methodology and helps your company achieve sustainability goals. Improve energy efficiency, meet future regulations, and enjoy economic and environmental benefits. Start integrating these solutions today for a cleaner, greener future for your business and the planet.
Nedap will participate in the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) World Congress taking place September 7-10, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Join Nedap UV at the WEFTEC 2025 Exhibit! The 98th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois USA.
Conference: September 27 – October 1, 2025
Exhibition: September 29 – October 1, 2025
Meet Olga, marketing expert at Nedap for the past two years, and a member of the Sustainability Excellence team. Specializing in our UV lamp driver portfolio, Olga takes charge of both our internal and external communications. Let’s amplify the message on UV technology’s sustainable impact together.
For over 30 years, UV technology has proven to be very effective in water treatment. Resources like water and energy are becoming increasingly scarce. This makes Nedap’s UV driver portfolio very relevant. It facilitates integrators in designing energy-efficient UV systems. Together with our partners we explore how people and planet can profit from the power of UV technology. With existing disinfection and curing solutions, and in future applications. Together, we’re writing this story of sustainable impact. Through strategic alliances, we energize the UV industry.
“I like to work for a company that aims for a genuine and positive impact on planet, people and profit. By giving people autonomy in their work, shaping it yourself, Nedap has proven to be a very sustainable and good employer.”
Over the past two years, we have reshaped our marketing strategy. Our promise, “We power UV”, reflects our dedication to collaboration. Not just as a principle but as a practice. We see our customers as strategic partners, and work closely with lamp manufacturers to tackle technical challenges together.
By promoting the use of UV technology, we empower businesses to grow and innovate. Our series, “How Our Team Powers You,” showcases the diverse ways we contribute to our customers’ success across various disciplines.
We want to give a strong, powerful voice to UV technology. We believe that by aligning the story of UV, we can have more impact. Therefore, we are looking at ways to share best practises. If you are open for collaboration on marketing, please reach out and contact us.
Jürgen is a Hardware Engineer at Nedap, using his skills and expertise to design and test UV lamp drivers. Jürgen has enriched Nedap for over 26 years. He specializes in the CU/cUL certification process. He can help you design UV systems that meet international safety standards.
Nedap’s UV drivers are designed according to the UL/cUL standards. This makes it much easier for UV systems builders to integrate them in their system and get the product certified. Jürgen conducts the UL tests. He is responsible for the audits as part of Nedap’s participation in the Client Data Program.
“We are in the client data program and when we design a new driver we use the benefits of it. So our certified drivers make it much easier for our customers to install in their installation”
Manufacturers who sell internationally need to obtain UL/cUL certification. This gives them access to the US, Canadian, and other markets. The UL label signifies compliance with U.S. safety standards. The cUL label confirms the same for Canada. Both are issued by Underwriters Laboratories after testing. Using UL/cUL listed UV drivers generally shortens the certification process of a UV solution.
Jürgen and Nedap’s R&D experts are ready to support your designers. They offer advice and guidance at any stage. Together, we’ll enhance your UV system’s reliability and performance.
Want to know how our UV driver technology can power your ambitions? Let’s discover it together.
Remco is a Firmware Architect at Nedap, using his skills and expertise to contribute to the development of our latest 4/8 kW UV driver. Remco has been working at Nedap for over four years and is a specialist in software and firmware development. He’s helping our customers optimize processes by providing relevant and timely data insights.
Remco and the team are ready to support you when you are designing robust UV systems.
Nedap’s software team is developing and optimizing our industry-leading ‘smart’ lamp driver portfolio. Our next-generation electronic UV lamp drivers feature integrated Modbus communication and support onsite Bluetooth diagnostic monitoring – giving ultimate control.
Remco is involved in continuously enhancing the smart UV driver platform to supply the user with all relevant information about the driver and lamp.
“The drivers continuously measure and analyse the signals to guarantee efficient and uninterruptible operation. Providing customer insights about the performance of the driver and lamp enables them to optimize their systems and schedule maintenance.”
Next-generation UV drivers – including Nedap’s 4kW UV driver – use a Windows-based PC software tool that makes it easy to configure, control and monitor lamp driver data. The advanced software solution provides developers with more effective tools for testing the lamp driver and the UV solution. They can optimise systems during the design phase.
The integrated Bluetooth diagnostic monitoring provides real-time monitoring, alerts, diagnosis, and fault finding. Service engineers receive instant access to performance information and insights without disrupting the operational processes controlled by Modbus.
Remco and his expert colleagues in Nedap’s R&D department are ready to support your field engineers. They can provide specialist advice and guidance at any stage of the process, working with you to improve the reliability and optimise the performance of your UV system.
Want to know how our UV driver technology can power your ambitions? Let’s discover it together.
Ziad Taiem is the latest addition to the Nedap team. He started in November 2023, with his first week coinciding with the Aquatech fair in Amsterdam. The high-profile event was the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the world of UV and Nedap’s leading role in the industry.
Today, Ziad is well-versed in UV driver technology and a dedicated member of the R&D team, where he is heavily involved in supporting existing customers and developing new hardware.
Nedap’s R&D team comprises experienced electrical hardware engineers, design and mechanical engineers and embedded software architects.
“When I first arrived at Nedap, I was amazed by the company’s remarkable scale and outstanding design. As I entered our office, I was warmly welcomed by my supervisor and colleagues, who not only extended their hospitality but also conveyed to me that I was a significant part of the team. This welcome left an important impression on me, affirming my sense of belonging and significance within the team.”
By listening to concerns and questions – and then providing assistance, guidance and resources – we help our customers solve problems and overcome challenges they face in their projects. We maintain continuous communication with our partners, working together to identify root causes, brainstorm solutions, and implement strategies.
Over the past 30 years, Nedap’s UV driver portfolio has developed to incorporate a broad range of low– and medium–pressure solutions. Because our partners rely on them for long-term use, quality, continuity, and customer support are crucial.
The R&D team develops new products and plays an important role in providing technical support to customers, serving as a knowledge base for our partners. Currently, the team is working on a new driver for low-pressure UV lamps. The unveiling will occur in early May during IFAT (Munich) and IUVA/Radtech (Orlando).
Ziad and his expert colleagues in our R&D department are ready to support your field engineers during the design phase. Our team is available whenever you require assistance. How can our UV driver technology power your ambitions? Let’s discover it together.
Andijk, the Netherlands, is home to the world’s first integrated membrane and UV peroxide advanced oxidation plant. The drinking water facility produces 120 million liters a day. The state-of-the-art UV installation is powered by Nedap’s sustainable UV lamp driver technology.
The water treatment plant uses surface water to create drinking water. This means that micro-pollutants need to be removed. The UV advanced oxidation process treats the water, destroying pesticides, hormones, and pharmaceuticals. At the same time, it also functions as an extra disinfection barrier for viruses and bacteria.
The facility in Andijk is equipped with 12 multi-lamp reactors (3 rows of 4 reactors), each containing 16 medium–pressure UV lamps. The reactors are powered by a total of 192 medium–pressure 12 kW drivers from Nedap. During operation, the lamps are dimmed to save energy and extend the lamp lifespan.
- Energy savings
- Reliable (almost 20 years in operation now)
- Lower operation costs
The high electrical efficiency of Nedap drivers (>95%), combined with the low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and high Power Factor, results in reduced load and losses in the power grid. Nedap’s UL/cUL approved lamp drivers also support stepless dimming, which has three major advantages:
- Energy saving
- Longer/extended lamp lifespan
- Preventing UV-overdoses
Communication via Modbus
Nedap’s lamp drivers support Modbus to provide real-time operational data of the system, via a PLC network. This gives operators insights into the performance of the drivers and connected lamps.
Full control with Nedap software
Dedicated Nedap software can be used by engineers to test the electronic platform and to fine-tune the UV lamp settings in relation to the required UV levels, preventing overdoses. The embedded software has a diagnose functionality to report about lamp status, lamp failure, lamp driver temperature and other system operations.
NR. 1 technology
Most efficient driver technology, requires less installation space. >900.000 electronic UV lamp drivers installed and in use worldwide.
Flexibility
Digital lamp selection and optimisation.
Reliable
Robust designs, resulting in optimal performance and an average service life of > 10 years.
Insights
Embedded software for system data reporting.
René has worked at Nedap for over 25 years. He has been captain of the R&D team for the last eight years and is closely involved in developing our product portfolio, including new driver technologies and solutions. Together with the team, René specialises in translating customer insights into new product features, ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation.
The R&D team – led by René – is focused on developing UV drivers and platforms with the features our customers need. One relevant example is the ‘smart’ 4/8 kW lamp driver platform, a new product inspired by feedback from our valued customers.
The design of our drivers stands out and delivers high energy efficiency levels. This is important for two reasons. First, it means that less electrical energy is wasted as heat, which is environmentally friendly and results in cost savings for the end user. Second, a high-efficiency product is generally more reliable because it produces less heat stress on components.
At Nedap, we create a genuine, sustainable, and positive impact on the planet by developing solutions that enhance our customers’ success. Our R&D team focusses on creating products that optimize your UV solution’s performance and minimise operational costs.
Nedap’s UV lamp drivers address two key factors: saving energy and reducing service costs. Curious about the mechanism behind it? In this video we unravel the details.
René and his expert colleagues in our R&D department are ready to support your field engineers during the design phase. They are available to provide expert advice and guidance at any stage of the process, working with you to unlock efficiencies and improve environmental protection.
Want to know how our UV driver technology can power your ambitions? Let’s discover it together.