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 *Foreign companies intending to do business in Nigeria may apply for exemption from registration especially those undertaking special projects. <ref name=":0" />
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 |This online library provides a collection of regulatory documents, policy roadmaps, press releases, reports, research articles, and publications for the renewable power sector in Nigeria.
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 Over the last few years, mini-grids have played a key role in implementing Nigeria’s energy access and sustainable energy goals. They are now widely acknowledged as an integral component of the country’s energy ecosystem, delivering sustainable and reliable electricity access to nearly 27 thousand households living in areas that, until now, were out of reach of or unreliably served by the main grid infrastructure<ref>REAN (2022) Future-proofing the expanding market: Recommendations for improving the bankability of the mini-grid regulatory framework in Nigeria. Multi-stakeholder position paper. Available at: <nowiki>https://rean.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/221220-NG-mini-grid-position-paper-1.pdf</nowiki> </ref>.
-In 2016, two significant developments took place in the Nigerian energy sector. First, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) released the [https://rea.gov.ng/download/rural-electrification-strategy-implementation-plan-resip/ Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (RESIP)], which acknowledged mini-grids’ role in closing the energy access gap and improving supply. In the same year, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved comprehensive mini-grid regulation, [https://rea.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NERC-Mini-Grid-Regulation.pdf NERC Regulation for Mini-grids 2016], covering a broad set of issues, from mini-grid licensing to quality standards and tariff design.
+In 2016, two significant developments took place in the Nigerian energy sector. First, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) released the [https://rea.gov.ng/download/rural-electrification-strategy-implementation-plan-resip/ Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (RESIP)], which acknowledged mini-grids’ role in closing the energy access gap and improving supply. In the same year, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved comprehensive mini-grid regulation, [https://rea.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NERC-Mini-Grid-Regulation.pdf NERC Regulation for Mini-grids 2016], covering a broad set of issues, from mini-grid licensing to quality standards and tariff design. This regulation has been replaced in 2023 by the [https://nerc.gov.ng/index.php/library/documents/func-startdown/1195/ NERC Minigrid Regulations 2023]. Changes in the Regulations concern: (1) Provision enabling Mini-grid permits for interconnected mini-grid operators, (2) Introduction of portfolio of isolated and interconnected mini-grids, (3) Provision for a submission of individual and combined reports for each mini grid and portfolio of min-grids respectively, (4) Submission of reports on mini-grids at least once in a year, (5) Stringent system for finding discrepancies in inspection of accounts for adjustment of tariffs, (6) Provision of 12-month notification period to isolated mini-grid permit holder for Disco interconnection, (7) Improvement in compensation and transfer of asset process to the Disco during interconnection in return for compensation, (8) Filing of decommissioning plan by the Disco and the registered mini-grid operator, (9) Provision facilitating compensation to interconnected mini-grid operator where Disco reintegrates interconnected mini-grid into its network, (10) Provision to file either a single tariff application for all sites under a portfolio of isolated/interconnected mini-grids or individual application for each site under the two portfolios, (11) Reduction of allowable technical losses and non-technical losses cap for determining retail tariffs from 10% to 4% and 3% respectively <ref>Okediya, Peter (2024). The 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations: What’s New, Project Development Procedures and Permit Requirements.https://energybriefbyfortrose.substack.com/p/the-2023-mini-grid-regulations-whats</ref>.
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 |This strategy and implementation plan was approved in July 2016 and was prepared by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (presently Federal Ministry of Power) to be executed by REA. The document was developed in line with FGN’s plan for rural electrification and provides the implementation framework and measures for driving rural electrification across the country using both on and off-grid energy solutions.
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-|[https://rea.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NERC-Mini-Grid-Regulation.pdf NERC Mini-Grid Regulations]
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 |NERC
-|These regulations were released by NERC in May 2017 and are the overarching document governing the development of mini-grid electricity generation (0-100 KW – 1 MW) in Nigeria. The regulation is designed to accelerate the electrification of unserved and underserved areas especially rural and peri-urban communities. It incentivizes and minimizes major risks associated with mini-grid investments and simplifies the process for private sector participation.
+|These regulations were released by NERC in May 2017 and are the overarching document governing the development of mini-grid electricity generation (0-100 KW – 1 MW) in Nigeria. The regulation is designed to accelerate the electrification of unserved and underserved areas especially rural and peri-urban communities. It incentivizes and minimizes major risks associated with mini-grid investments and simplifies the process for private sector participation. This document was replaced in 2023 by the  NERC Mini Grid Regulations 2023.
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 |[https://www.seforall.org/sites/default/files/NIGERIA_SE4ALL_ACTION_AGENDA_FINAL.pdf Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda (SE4All-AA),]

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 |This position paper aims to discuss further the identified gaps/lack of clarity – regulatory and policy – which are slowing down the scaling of the mini-grid sector in Nigeria and to propose ways for further improvement. It has been developed jointly by key stakeholders – developers, financiers, and industry associations – driving Nigeria's mini-grid sector's growth.
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 ===Consumer payments ===
-Nigeria is largely a cash-based economy. In recent years, while mobile payment transactions have become more widely adopted, penetration still remains low. To tackle this issue, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced Payment Service Banks (PSBs) in 2018. These PSBs enable telecom companies to use their extensive networks to offer financial services in underserved areas of Nigeria. While PSBs are relatively new, they hold great promise for off-grid companies looking to simplify payments for their offerings, especially in financially underserved regions<ref name=":0" />.
+Nigeria is largely a cash-based economy. In recent years, while mobile payment transactions have become more widely adopted, penetration still remains low. To tackle this issue, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced Payment Service Banks (PSBs) in 2018. These PSBs enable telecom companies to use their extensive networks to offer financial services in underserved areas of Nigeria. While PSBs are relatively new, they hold great promise for off-grid companies looking to simplify payments for their offerings, especially in financially underserved regions<ref name=":0">USAID & Power Africa. (2022). PA NPSP Off-Grid Market Intelligence Report. <nowiki>https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA00ZB5X.pdf</nowiki></ref>.
 Relevant CBN regulations for consumer payments include:
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 |This position paper aims to discuss further the identified gaps/lack of clarity – regulatory and policy – which are slowing down the scaling of the mini-grid sector in Nigeria and to propose ways for further improvement. It has been developed jointly by key stakeholders – developers, financiers, and industry associations – driving Nigeria's mini-grid sector's growth.
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 !Description
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-|National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP)
+|[https://www.all-on.com/media/publications/simplified-guides-to-nigerias-energy-access-policies-and-regulations/_jcr_content/par/textimage.stream/1595010022370/2415fb964b5387e6cca3ea4546d4118e8c8ed77f/national-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-policy-nreeep.pdf National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP)]
 |Federal Ministry of Power
 |This policy was approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2015 and details the Nigerian government’s blueprint for harnessing the country’s renewable energy resources to drive sustainable development.
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-|National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAP)
+|[https://www.se4all-africa.org/fileadmin/uploads/se4all/Documents/Country_PANER/Nigeria_National_Renewable_Energy_Action_Plans_.pdf National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAP)]
 |Federal Ministry of Power
 |This action plan was approved by the National Council on Power (NACOP) in July 2016 and serves to implement the renewable energy component of the 2015 NREEEP.
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-|National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP)
+|[http://www.se4all.ecreee.org/sites/default/files/national_energy_efficiency_action_plans_neeap_2015_-_2030.pdf National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP)]
 |Federal Ministry of Power
 |This action plan was approved by NACOP in July 2016 and serves to implement the energy efficiency component of the 2015 NREEEP.
 |-
-|Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (RESIP)
+|[https://rea.gov.ng/download/rural-electrification-strategy-implementation-plan-resip/ Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (RESIP)]
 |Federal Ministry of Power/ REA
 |This strategy and implementation plan was approved in July 2016 and was prepared by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (presently Federal Ministry of Power) to be executed by REA. The document was developed in line with FGN’s plan for rural electrification and provides the implementation framework and measures for driving rural electrification across the country using both on and off-grid energy solutions.
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-|NERC Mini-Grid Regulations
+|[https://rea.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NERC-Mini-Grid-Regulation.pdf NERC Mini-Grid Regulations]
 |NERC
 |These regulations were released by NERC in May 2017 and are the overarching document governing the development of mini-grid electricity generation (0-100 KW – 1 MW) in Nigeria. The regulation is designed to accelerate the electrification of unserved and underserved areas especially rural and peri-urban communities. It incentivizes and minimizes major risks associated with mini-grid investments and simplifies the process for private sector participation.
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-|Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda (SE4All-AA),
+|[https://www.seforall.org/sites/default/files/NIGERIA_SE4ALL_ACTION_AGENDA_FINAL.pdf Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda (SE4All-AA),]
 |Federal Ministry of Power
 |Nigeria’s SE4All Action Agenda was approved by NACOP in July 2016. The key objectives of the SE4All initiatives globally are to ensure universal access to modern energy services, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency, and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030.
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-|Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC),
+|[https://unfccc.int/documents/497790 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)]
 |Federal Ministry of Environment
 |Nigeria’s NDCs are its global commitment to sustainable development measures that limit the rate of global warming and negative impacts of climate change. It includes the country’s climate targets and plans to achieve them
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-|NERC Eligible Customer Regulations,
+|[https://nerc.gov.ng/index.php/library/documents/Regulations/NERC-Eligible-Customer-Regulation-2017/ NERC Eligible Customer Regulations]
 |NERC
 |The Eligible Customer Regulations were approved in 2017 by NERC and permit electricity companies and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to by-pass the Bulk Trader (the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and DISCOs in order to sell electricity directly to eligible customers.
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-|Regulation on National Content Development for the Power Sector
+|[https://nerc.gov.ng/index.php/component/remository/Regulations/REGULATIONS-ON-NATIONAL-CONTENT-DEVELOPMENT-FOR-THE-POWER-SECTOR-2014-A.pdf/?Itemid=591 Regulation on National Content Development for the Power Sector]
 |NERC
 |This regulation was approved by NERC in 2014 and aims to promote the deliberate utilization of local human workforce and material resources across the value chain of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

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 ==Introduction==
 ==Fundamental remarks==
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+Table 1: Summary of Key Policies Governing Off-grid Sector<ref>USAID (2021) PA-NPSP Off-Grid Market Intelligence Report. The Nigeria Power Sector Reform Program. </ref>
 Over the last few years, mini-grids have played a key role in implementing Nigeria’s energy access and sustainable energy goals. They are now widely acknowledged as an integral component of the country’s energy ecosystem, delivering sustainable and reliable electricity access to nearly 27 thousand households living in areas that, until now, were out of reach of or unreliably served by the main grid infrastructure<ref>REAN (2022) Future-proofing the expanding market: Recommendations for improving the bankability of the mini-grid regulatory framework in Nigeria. Multi-stakeholder position paper. Available at: <nowiki>https://rean.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/221220-NG-mini-grid-position-paper-1.pdf</nowiki> </ref>.
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 The Energypedia article [[Policy and Regulatory Framework for Energy in Nigeria]] discusses the regulatory landscape in more detail.
 ==Guiding Principles==
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 |[https://asteveninstitute.edu.ng/ Asteven Renewable Energy Academy]
 |Nigeria, UK
-|Asteven Energy is the first Innovation Enterprise Institution(IEI) approved by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and accredited by Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer a National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Solar Energy Technology. It is accredited by the ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) as a recognized institution for training and certification in Solar Photovoltaic (Off Grid) Installation in Nigeria.
+|Asteven Energy is the first Innovation Enterprise Institution(IEI) approved by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and accredited by Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer a National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Solar Energy Technology. It is accredited by the ECOWAS Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) as a recognized institution for training and certification in Solar Photovoltaic (Off Grid) Installation in Nigeria.<br />Offers:
 * Solar Photovoltaik installation training (SPVI)  For beginners and for those with limited knowledge
 * National Innovation diploma in solar energy technology