Nepal has crossed 4500 MW of electricity generation.

But why are we still importing electricity? Why are transformers under pressure? And can Nepal turn its energy surplus into an economic advantage?

In this episode, Anjal Niraula breaks down Nepal's energy future—from hydropower, solar, and EVs to energy security, Bitcoin mining, grid infrastructure, and the hidden challenges facing the country's power sector.

A conversation about the future of energy, the economy, and Nepal's path toward true energy independence.

02:35 The Energy Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

04:27 Why Energy Imports Hurt Nepal's Economy

07:59 Why Nepal Still Imports Electricity

11:45 Green Hydrogen and Nepal's Energy Future

12:02 Bhutan's Bitcoin Mining Strategy

16:53 Can Nepal's Grid Handle EVs and Induction Stoves?

20:39 Why More Electricity Doesn't Automatically Mean Prosperity

28:09 Smart Energy Planning and Demand Management

28:39 Why NEA Can't Do Everything Alone

29:46 The Challenge of Creating Domestic Demand

30:21 Can 4500 MW Become an Economic Risk?

32:24 The Case for Private Sector Participation

38:37 Every Home Is a Power Plant

39:25 The Rooftop Solar Debate

41:54 Cheap Power, Growth and Development

42:39 Solar vs Hydro: The Speed Difference

46:23 Can Solar Power Factories?

53:45 Why Solar Complements Hydropower

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