UV Disinfection Equipment Market: Promising Developments lie ahead of COVID-19
                     UV Disinfection Equipment Market: 
Promising Developments lie ahead of 
COVID-19
Good hygiene practices have become indispensable as the world treads cautiously
into the post-pandemic era. Resultantly, there is a growing demand for technologies
that assure efficiency in destroying viruses and bacteria. Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection
is one such technology. It proved its mettle in dismantling Coronavirus pathogens at
specific UV radiation wavelengths, between 200 and 280 nanometers. Post-COVID-
19, the technology is seeping into the commercial, residential, and water treatment
sectors.  As  per  Inkwood  Research,  the global  UV  disinfection  equipment
market is  set  to  reach $10144.74  million by 2032 and  record
a CAGR of 7.53% during 2023-2032.
This blog examines the varied developments UV disinfection technology has
made beyond COVID-19.
 R-Zero on an Ambitious Path
With the pandemic waning, R-Zero is eyeing bigger opportunities beyond COVID-19.
The  company’s  conviction  is  reinforced  by ultraviolet  light  disinfection’s
efficacy in minimizing the risk of transmission of other diseases like norovirus and
influenza  after  its  stint  with  coronavirus. Ultraviolet  (UV)  devices do  not  need
massive energy and toxic  chemicals.  Moreover,  they are not  considered medical
devices since they disinfect indoor settings instead of the human body. This means
the company is relieved of money and time engaging with the United States Food
and Drug Administration (FDA).
Today, R-Zero offers  three  devices.  Its  mobile Arc device,  priced  at $2800,
disinfects  empty  rooms.  Empty  because  its  UV-C  light  of 254 nanometers
wavelength  causes  a  harmful  impact  on  people.  Whereas  its  two  newer
devices, Beam and Vive,  are  relatively  cheaper  and  designed  for  continuous
operations in the background. Both were launched in November 2021.
Says Grant Morgan, CEO and Co-Founder of R-Zero, “Today, we have a once-in-a-
generation opportunity to advance the science and technology that has the ability to
fundamentally  change  human  health  for  the  better.  The  launch  of  R-Zero’s
continuous,  autonomous  disinfection  ecosystem  represents  the  advancement  of
critical innovation that will drive a healthier society forward in a post-pandemic era.”
(Source)
Furthermore, the company’s customers include large school districts in South San
Francisco, Texas, Fort Bend, Nevada, and Clark County; senior facilities like Trilogy
Health Services; sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings and San Francisco 49ers;
and Omada Health. R-Zero has switched from leasing at an ultra-low cost pricing
model to a more sustainable model of selling and charging monthly subscriptions to
cover replacement bulbs and software.
In addition, R-Zero has leveraged the post-pandemic trends as workplaces strive to
make  their  safety  and  health  operations  more  effective.  For  instance, R-
Zero acquired CoWorkr in July  2021.  It  announced  to  invest  in CoWorkr’s
workplace intelligence platform that actively works to protect occupants.
CoWorkr’s sensors enable unprecedented visibility of real-time risks within a space.
Add to  this, R-Zero’s category-defining disinfection  solutions.  The end result  is  a
closed-loop ecosystem that can autonomously act to lessen the risks.
Grant  Morgan observes,  “Creating and maintaining physical  spaces that  promote
productivity and health is both the objective and obligation of every organization. R-
Zero’s acquisition of CoWorkr brings a layer of data and intelligence to our biosafety
platform that enables us to create smart and healthy buildings designed for how
people actually interact.” (Source)
 Miles to Go for Signify with UV-C Lighting
Signify believes  that  the  true  potential  of  UV-C  lighting  is  yet  to  be  realized.  It
advocates strengthening UV-C lighting’s foothold in a post-pandemic world as part of
Europe’s recovery plans. Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) is an electromagnetic radiation with
wavelengths between 100 and 280 nanometers. It is highly efficient in thwarting the
RNA  and  DNA  of  viruses  at  a  wavelength  of 254 nanometers,  rendering  them
harmless and incapable.
However, UV-C lighting’s antimicrobial potential is not new. The need for technology
was only confined to niche markets until recently, i.e., COVID-19. Subsequently, UV-
C finds a strong case for mitigating varied viruses, with the world inching toward a
post-pandemic world.  As a result, Signify believes that  the technology should be
part of Europe’s national recovery plans.
Says Emile van Dijk, the head of Signify’s UV-C team, “… we should not overlook
the disinfection power of UV-C to thwart other serious airborne infections such as
seasonal  flu1 and  tuberculosis2,  which  cause  deaths  and  sickness  every  year.”
(Source)
 California  City  welcomes  UV-C  Technology  to  its  HVAC
Systems
Santa Clarita’s city government fully embraced UV-C technology during COVID-19.
Now,  it  is  included  in  the  HVAC  systems  of  city-owned  buildings.  Besides,  the
technology has enjoyed the long support of Mayor Laurene Weste.
A recent study presented by Gabriele Messina, Ph.D., at the annual conference of
the Society  for  Healthcare  Epidemiology  of  America  (SHEA) reveals  that  UV-C
devices  can  drastically  reduce  pathogens  in  colony-forming  units  (CFUs)
by 97.3%. (Source)
Santa  Clarita  is  installing  UV-C  in  new  HVAC systems  in 21 city  buildings.  The
HVAC systems with UV-C technology will enhance ventilation inside the building and
deliver cleaner air.
 China’s  UV-Based  Advanced  Oxidation  Systems  for  Urban
Water Supplies – A First for the World
On February  4th,  2021,  the China  Association  of  Machinery  Industry  for
Environmental  Protection released  the  standard  for  ‘Ultraviolet  (UV)-based
advanced oxidation systems for urban water supplies (T/CAMIE 01-2021).’ As
far as UV-based advanced oxidation systems are concerned, it is the first national
standard globally.
The standard lays out a technical basis for adopting UV-based advanced oxidation
technologies in China. It is anticipated to help operate, implement, and design UV-
based advanced oxidation technologies to enhance the water safety and quality of
urban water supplies in China.
Such developments are estimated to benefit the global UV disinfection equipment
market growth.
FAQs:
1. Which is the prominent country in the global UV disinfection equipment 
market?
A: The United States is the prominent country in the global UV disinfection 
equipment market.
2. Which is the fastest-growing component in the global UV disinfection 
equipment market?
A: Reactor is the fastest-growing component in the global UV disinfection equipment
market