NERC Net Billing Regulations 2026
Turn your excess solar energy into electricity bill credits. Determine if your business qualifies for Nigeria's new Net Billing scheme and unlock a new revenue stream from your solar investment.
Request Readiness AssessmentWhat Is Net Billing?
On 3 June 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued the Net Billing Regulations 2026 — creating Nigeria's first standardized framework for businesses to generate renewable energy, consume it on-site, and export surplus electricity to the distribution grid in exchange for bill credits.
As a "Prosumer", your business can now earn credits for excess solar energy injected into your Distribution Company's (DisCo) network, reducing your monthly electricity costs while contributing to grid stability.
This is not a cash payment — it is a bill-credit mechanism that offsets your import charges from the DisCo.
Eligibility Criteria
The NERC Net Billing Regulations target commercial, industrial, and institutional consumers with mid-scale renewable energy systems.
Solar PV system between 50 kWp and 1.0 MWp installed capacity. Below 50 kWp does not qualify; above 1.5 MWp exits the scheme.
Your facility must be connected to the network of a licensed Distribution Company (e.g., AEDC, KEDCO, IBEDC, EKEDC, PHEDC).
System must meet NERC technical standards, IEC 61727 compliance, NEMSA equipment verification, and be installed by a COREN-certified engineer.
System capacity cannot exceed 120% of your measured Eligible Load Demand. The scheme is designed for self-consumption, not export-only.
Aggregated prosumer exports on any feeder are capped at 30% of the feeder's average load. Access is first-come, first-served.
Your account must be in good standing with the DisCo — no outstanding electricity debts.
Our Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation that determines whether your facility qualifies for, and can profitably participate in, the NERC Net Billing scheme.
We confirm your DisCo connection status, verify your load demand supports the target system size, and check feeder capacity availability in your area.
Multi-day data logging of your actual electricity consumption patterns. We map your daytime load against solar generation profiles to maximize self-consumption — the primary financial driver.
On-site survey including roof/ground area evaluation, structural assessment, shading analysis, and solar irradiance data for your specific location.
Complete financial analysis using the NERC export tariff formula. We project your monthly bill credits, diesel displacement savings, payback period, and carbon credit potential.
We pre-engage with your DisCo to screen technical feasibility, identify potential grid reinforcement needs, and estimate your Connection Charge.
A comprehensive report with your eligibility status, recommended system size, financial projections, and a clear roadmap to becoming a registered Prosumer.
Export Tariff Structure
The NERC export tariff is based on the DisCo's avoided cost, with time-of-use multipliers that reward peak-hour exports.
Export Tariff Factor applied to Avoided Cost Delivered during off-peak hours (all hours except 6 PM - 9 PM). Applies to all exports unless battery storage is NEMSA-verified.
Higher Export Tariff Factor during evening peak demand. Requires a NEMSA-verified Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to store midday surplus and dispatch during peak hours.
The strongest economic case under the Net Billing Regulations is self-consumption optimization — maximizing the proportion of solar generation consumed on-site. Exported electricity earns a discount to retail tariff, so every kWh consumed on-site avoids the full retail rate, while exported kWh earns only the avoided cost. Design for self-consumption. Treat export as a bonus.
Process Timeline
GLADTECH manages the entire regulatory and installation process on your behalf.
2-3 weeks
Eligibility check, energy audit, site survey, financial model, DisCo pre-assessment.
2-3 weeks
Submit application, receive Technical Feasibility Report (10 days), execute Net Billing Agreement (5 days).
2 weeks
Register with NERC, pay Connection Charge, receive registration certificate.
6-8 weeks
Solar PV, BESS, inverters, protection systems. COREN-certified engineer signs installation report.
3-4 weeks
NEMSA inspection and certificate (10+7 days), DisCo commissioning (3 days).
Day 1
System exports begin. Bill credits start accumulating. Ongoing monitoring and O&M.
Get Started
Complete the form and our engineering team will contact you within 48 hours to schedule your assessment.
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