The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission) has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, introducing a new framework that allows eligible electricity consumers to generate their own power and export excess electricity back to the distribution network through their respective Distribution Companies (DisCos).
According to a statement shared on the commissions official X handle, it described the development as a “big change,” noting that users can now generate electricity for personal consumption, use what they need, and send surplus power back to the grid in exchange for credits under a regulated billing arrangement.
Under the new system, mainly powered by solar energy, customers who produce more electricity than they consume will be able to supply the excess back to their DisCo and receive credits based on the energy exported.
The policy effectively introduces a new category of electricity users known as “prosumers,” meaning individuals or organisations who both produce and consume electricity.
However, the commission clarified that the scheme is not currently designed for small residential solar installations.
To qualify under the Net Billing framework, users must already be connected to a DisCo network and operate a renewable energy system with a minimum installed capacity of 50kWp and a maximum of 1.5MWp.
In addition, eligible participants must obtain approval from their DisCo, sign a Net Billing Agreement, and register with NERC before being allowed to export electricity to the grid.