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Key Innovations Under The 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations

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Following a series of public consultations held across Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission released the 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations on December 29th, 2023.

NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
Adeniyi Duale
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Introduction

Following a series of public consultations held across Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the "NERC") released the 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations (the "2023 Regulations") on December 29th, 2023. Effectively replacing the 2016 Mini-Grid Regulations (the "2016 Regulations"), the 2023 Regulations introduced a number of notable changes aimed at progressively building the confidence of energy investors, financiers and mini-grid developers in Nigeria, unlocking more influx of capital, and facilitating a more expansive framework for renewable energy project development in Nigeria.

Key changes introduced by the 2023 Regulations include:

  1. Clarification that Mini-grid Permits ("Permit") shall be issued for both Isolated and Interconnected Mini-grids.

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