Nigerian electricity consumers with large solar systems can now generate power for themselves and sell any surplus back to the national grid under new rules that took effect on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a framework designed to turn eligible users into "prosumers" who both consume and produce electricity.
Under the scheme, any energy generated by approved solar installations that exceeds a customer’s own usage can be exported to their Distribution Company and credited through a regulated billing arrangement.
The Commission said the policy targets commercial and industrial users rather than small household solar setups.
To qualify, a customer must already be connected to a DisCo network and operate a renewable system with at least 50kWp and no more than 1.5MWp of installed capacity.
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Also, it said, applicants must secure approval from their DisCo, sign a Net Billing Agreement and register with NERC.
Approved prosumers will be fitted with bidirectional meters that separately record electricity drawn from the grid and electricity sent back into it.
Furthermore, the meters will form the basis for calculating credits under the new billing structure.
The National Grid described the rollout as a step towards decentralising power supply as Nigeria continues to face frequent grid collapses and rising energy costs.
NERC said the regulations are expected to encourage investment in larger clean energy projects and reduce strain on centralised generation.
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