The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, enabling electricity consumers with renewable energy systems to generate power for their own use and sell excess electricity to distribution companies.
The new framework is expected to boost investment in solar and other renewable energy solutions, while also turning high-energy users such as factories, malls, hospitals, and universities into “prosumers” that can earn revenue from surplus electricity fed into the grid.
Under the regulation, eligible systems ranging from 50 kilowatts to 1.5 megawatts will be fitted with bidirectional meters to track both energy consumption and export, allowing excess power to be credited at approved tariffs and creating a new income stream for businesses.
