Nepal Hydropower: Investment, Challenges & Future | Suman Joshi | Insights with Shekhar Thakur | EP 14

In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, I sit down with Suman Joshi, Executive Director at White Lotus Power Limited, for an insightful conversation about Nepal’s hydropower sector.We explore hydropower from a developer’s perspective—from investment, project development and financial viability to the challenges of transmission, grid connectivity, government policies and the evolving power market.We also discuss **Take-or-Pay vs. Take-and-Pay**, the role of IPPAN, post-RCOD challenges, the future of Nepal’s electricity exports, private-sector participation, and what it will take for Nepal to realise its enormous hydropower potential.Most importantly, Suman shares her personal experiences, leadership perspective, and vision for the future of Nepal’s energy sector.🎙️Watch & listen to the full episode:    https://insightswshekharthakur.com🎧 **Also available on Spotify and Apple Music.**Details and links to all platforms are available on the website.If you found the conversation valuable, please like, share, and subscribe/follownInsights with Shekhar Thakur for more conversations with leaders and experts across Nepal.#Hydropower #Nepal #Energy #RenewableEnergy #PowerSector #HydropowerNepal #Leadership #Podcast #InsightsWithShekharThakur #sumanjoshi