Nigerians Can Sell Excess Solar Power to National Grid

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced a new net billing regulation that will allow electricity consumers to sell excess solar power back to the national grid, effective from 2026. This policy framework aims to expand the use of renewable energy, improve electricity reliability, and encourage private investment in power generation.

Eligible electricity users, referred to as prosumers, can install solar photovoltaic systems for their own consumption and export surplus energy to the distribution network. The regulation establishes a net billing arrangement, promoting the adoption of renewable energy technologies and enhancing energy security.

Participants must sign a net billing agreement and register with NERC, obtaining approval from their electricity distributor. The installation capacity for these systems ranges from 50 kilowatt peak (kWp) to 1.5 megawatt peak (MWp).

Users will be equipped with bidirectional meters to measure electricity consumption and exports, with exported energy credited according to an approved export tariff. This initiative is expected to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Nigeria.