This is issued pursuant to the Mini-Grid Regulations 2023.

• Mini-Grid Permit
• Mini-Grid Registration
• Interconnected Mini-Grids
• Transfer / Sale / Assignment of Permitted Business

General Requirements

• Details of generation system supplying the mini-grid
• Description of distribution network
• Geographical details (Schedule 3)
• Executed agreement between community and developer
• Health and safety confirmation form (Schedule 6)
• End-user tariff (MYTO methodology)
• Confirmation of non-interference with DisCo

Mini-Grid Permit

Completed Application Form (Schedule 3) and:

• Contract between community and operator
• Power station layout drawings
• Network map
• Certificate of incorporation
• Certificate of Occupancy / Lease
• Building Permit
• Tariff spreadsheets

Mini-Grid Registration

• Application Form (Schedule 2)
• Minimum technical requirements (Schedule 7)

Interconnected Mini-Grids

• Signed tripartite agreement (community, developer, DisCo)

Transfer / Sale / Assignment

• Application letter
• Incorporation documents of transferee
• Board resolutions (transferor & transferee)
• Original permit certificate
• Technical capability of transferee

Mini-Grid Registration

• Processing Fee: Nil
• Authorisation Fee: Nil

Mini-Grid Permit

Processing Fee

• ≤100 kW: NGN 50,000
• 101 – 1000 kW: NGN 150,000

Authorisation Fee

• ≤100 kW: NGN 100,000
• 101 – 1000 kW: NGN 250,000

• 30 Days (from complete application submission)

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Address: Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District, PMB 136, Garki, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Phone: +234-09-462-1400 / +234-09-462-1410

Email: info@nerc.gov.ng

Website: www.nerc.gov.ng