The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has formally adopted mini-grid tariff tool of the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR).
The commission announced the development in a statement on Friday.
“The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) is pleased to announce the formal adoption and release of the African Forum for Utility Regulators (“AFUR”) mini-grid Tariff Tool,” the statement reads.
The NERC said the tool, developed in partnership with AFUR and key stakeholders, “enhances the process of determining cost-reflective tariffs for mini-grid projects” to ensure fair and efficient pricing.
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“The tool supports implementing the amended Mini-Grid Regulations 2023 by introducing new features such as Portfolio Applications, which allows developers to register multiple mini-grid sites under a single application,” the commission said.
“This simplifies processes, fosters efficient regulatory oversight, and benefits from economies of scale, helping to reduce end-user tariffs for mini-grid projects.
“Furthermore, the AFUR mini-grid tariff tool is expected to be rolled out across 30 African countries in the coming years, bringing regulatory consistency to the mini-grid subsector and making it easier for project developers to operate across jurisdictions.”
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From December 16, the commission said mini-grid developers would be required to use the tool to file permit applications at the commission.
The NERC added that the tool is now available for download on its website.
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