Why Do We Exist?
Apricus-Aqua offers a smart solar investment strategy using personal loans or home bond extensions to deliver exceptional ROI. Most homes break even by year six, after which you enjoy ongoing monthly savings and zero electricity bills (with minimal grid use). Our systems boost your property’s value and reduce your need for oversized batteries and inverters. Beyond financial gain, Apricus-Aqua helps protect the planet — if adopted by 100,000 homes, our solution could cut 4.9 million metric tons of CO₂ in 10 years. It’s affordable, profitable, and environmentally powerful.
- System Design
- Pump Selection
- Technical Assistant
The Apricus Aqua Solar Investment Strategy is not an expense and is based on a personal loan or home bond extension, providing the best possible return on investment (ROI) for you!
Extended ROI & Financial Benefits awaits you. Beyond the financing period, the solar system continues saving money for you.
Homeowners – you – benefit from post-loan savings, leading to substantial long-term ROI.
Zero electricity bills after payback, unless additional minor grid usage is needed.
Increased property value for you is now a reality (solar-equipped homes sell at a premium, attracting buyers).
Based on a typical Medium home (30 kWh/day) - 5 kW solar array, moderate battery (10 kWh) and direct geyser & pool motor systems break-even in year 6 after which monthly electricity savings translate to pure profit for you.
The APRICUS-AQUA financing strategy makes solar energy financially more viable for you, reduces payback periods, enhances your cash flow, and reduces your reliance on oversized batteries and inverters.
And for the environmentally conscious – the CO₂ Reduction & Environmental Impact Over 10 years, if applied to 100,000 homes, could prevent up to 4.9 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions – approximately one vehicle (ICE) eliminated per household.
- A SMARTER WAY TO POWER YOUR HOME
What Do We Want To Achieve?
- Optimal energy use, storage and efficiency
- Paradigm shift in renewable energy utilization
- 20% - 40% Mores savings than regular solar systems
- 20% - 30% Smaller solar array
- 30% - 50% Smaller battery
- Real CO2 reduction - minus 1 car per 10 years
- Reduce home loan payback period by 2 - 4 years
The Apricus-Aqua Solar Strategy redefines how homeowners harness renewable energy. By optimizing solar usage through direct MPPT conversion and diversified energy storage (thermal and water circulation), this system dramatically reduces reliance on oversized batteries and inverters. You’ll save 20–40% on electricity costs, extend battery lifespan, and minimize grid dependency. With lower upfront costs, faster loan payback, and up to 30% smaller solar arrays, solar becomes truly accessible. Plus, widespread adoption could eliminate nearly 500,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually. It’s innovation with impact — financially and environmentally.
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Our Team
We turn ideas into products. In-house design supported by a network of designers, manufacturers (incorporating a surface mount and conventional component electronics manufacturing plant), innovative marketing ideas (making our product accessible) and logistic management capabilities, the team turns present day ideas and application suitable concepts into marketable products. 30 years+ in design, application, energy, water and marketing experience help us to offer products and systems concepts that create solutions for real life needs.
Victor das Neves holds a Diploma in Electronics from Wits Technikon and brings over 30 years of experience in electronic product design, manufacturing, and technology leadership. As a founding director of multiple technology-focused companies, he has been instrumental in developing high-performance, cost-effective solutions across diverse industries.
His expertise spans analog and microcontroller-based systems, with applications in digital instrumentation, industrial control, solar energy, and motor technologies. Victor has spearheaded the design of DC power supplies, electronic star-delta starters, voltage and current monitors, liquid level controllers, borehole pump monitors, and, most recently, advanced motor inverters for both single- and three-phase motors.
Driven by a hands-on approach and deep technical understanding, Victor remains central to shaping the company’s innovation roadmap. His focus on reliable, intelligent system design ensures every product reflects the highest standards of performance, sustainability, and real-world application.
Lyon van der Merwe holds a D.Eng. in Engineering Management and began his journey in electrical engineering at the University of Johannesburg, where his thesis focused on solar-powered water pumping and innovative product development. Since 1991, he has been deeply involved in the water pumping industry, with a strong emphasis on the protection, control, and optimization of water and power systems.
Lyon’s work includes the development of special application drives, motors, pumps, and integrated energy-efficient solutions tailored for niche markets. His expertise spans both engineering design and systems management, particularly in solar-powered and off-grid technologies.
With multiple published articles and several patents in electrical energy conversion and systems control, Lyon is widely recognized for his technical contributions and forward-thinking innovations. His passion for sustainable energy and intelligent system design continues to drive advancements in the renewable energy and water management sectors.
Grant holds a B.Com (Hons) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and brings a wealth of experience in agricultural commodity business development. With a proven track record across Africa, Europe, and South America, he has successfully led market growth initiatives and forged strong international partnerships.
Now part of our team, Grant is focused on driving local sales and expanding our presence in global export markets. His strategic insight, deep industry knowledge, and hands-on experience position him perfectly to unlock new opportunities and strengthen our international footprint.
Paulo Alexander Menezes Alves brings a diverse skill set rooted in creative artisan technical support and hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including industrial fabrication, product design, and audio-visual communications. His work is defined by precision, functionality, and artistic flair — seamlessly combining form and function.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, with a solid understanding of Afrikaans and isiZulu, Paulo excels in cross-cultural collaboration and communication. His ability to work with a wide range of materials demonstrates both his adaptability and craftsmanship, ensuring that every project he undertakes is not only visually appealing but also structurally reliable.