‎Users of Solar-Generated Power Can Now Sell Excess Electricity to the National Grid

‎Nigerians who generate their own electricity from solar energy can now sell excess power to the national grid under the Net Billing Regulation 2026, which has come into effect.
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‎In a statement via the official handle, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said that under the scheme, eligible customers who install renewable energy systems primarily solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can use the electricity they generate for their own needs and export any excess to their distribution company’s network. In return, they will receive credits based on an export tariff approved by the Commission.
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‎According to the statement, this regulations are designed to broaden access to clean energy, ease pressure on the national grid, attract private investment in distributed power generation, and help Nigeria reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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‎Applicants must be connected to a licensed distribution company’s network and install a renewable energy system with a capacity of between 50 kilowatts peak (kWp) and 1.5 megawatts peak (MWp). This range covers large residential installations as well as commercial and industrial facilities.
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‎The introduction of the Net Billing Regulation marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s electricity sector, enabling businesses, industries, and larger households to become active participants in the country’s energy supply rather than merely passive consumers.

“Participants will also be compensated for the excess electricity they feed into the grid.”
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