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NERC unveils new mini-grid regulation
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released a new set of rules called the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026.
NERC made this known in a regulatory document identified as NERC-R-001-2026.
The new regulation gives a clear and detailed framework for how mini-grids will be developed, operated, and managed across Nigeria.
According to the commission, the goal is to increase access to electricity, especially in communities that are not yet connected to the national grid or that receive very poor supply.
It also says the rules are designed to ensure safety, fairness, and protection for investors who are putting money into mini-grid projects.
NERC added that the regulation will help support efforts to improve power supply in rural and underserved areas, where many people still lack reliable electricity.
Part of the regulation states that mini-grids above 100 kW require a permit from NERC and licensed operators. Operators are required to submit quarterly and annual reports.
It applies to isolated mini-grids that operate independently of DisCo networks, up to 5 megawatts (MW), and interconnected mini-grids, which are connected to and coordinated with existing distribution networks, up to 10 MW.
It covers developers, operators, distribution companies, and host communities.
It also aligns with the Electricity Act 2023 and accommodates state-level regulation where applicable.
Mini-grids below 100 kilowatts (kW) can be registered, but those above 100 kW require a permit from NERC.
NERC grants permits through an application process within 30 business days.
Operators must submit annual reports for mini-grids below 1 MW and quarterly reports for those above 1 MW. NERC conducts ongoing monitoring and may publish sector data.
“The regulation aims to accelerate rural electrification, attract private investment, ensure fair tariffs and consumer protection, as well as promote coordination between mini-grid developers and DisCos,” NERC stated
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