WorldStage– The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026 to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
The commission disclosed on its website said ”NERC hereby notifies electricity consumers, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos)/, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public of the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026.
According to the commission, the regulations establish a framework that enables eligible electricity customers (Prosumers) to generate electricity from renewable energy sources.
” Primarily solar photovoltaic systems, for their own consumption and export surplus energy to the distribution network under a net billing arrangement, ”it said.
The commission listed the objectives of the regulations to include the
promotion of the adoption of renewable energy technologies, enhance energy security and reliability for electricity consumers.
Others, it said were to encourage private sector participation in distributed generation, support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate efficient integration of renewable energy systems into distribution networks.
The commission also said that customers seeking to participate in the net billing scheme must be connected to a distribution licensee’s network.
” Install renewable energy systems that comply with applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements.
”The Renewable Energy System must have a minimum installed capacity of 50 kilowatt peak (kWp) and a maximum of 1.5 Megawatt peak (MWp).
” Obtain approval from the relevant distribution licensee and execute a Net Billing Agreement and register with the commission,”it said.
The commission said that interested customers were required to apply to their distribution licensee for a technical feasibility assessment.
It said that upon approval and execution of a net billing agreement, the applicant shall register with NERC in accordance with the provisions of the regulations.
”Approved participants shall be provided with appropriate bidirectional net metering facilities to measure electricity imported from and exported to the distribution network.” Exported energy shall be credited in accordance with the export tariff approved by the commission, ”it said.
