Balkrishna Pangeni
Executive of the Year (Renewable Energy)- Kathmandu 2026
Balkrishna is the Managing Director of TAC Hydro Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., a hydropower engineering consultancy headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal. Under his leadership, TAC Hydro has grown into a firm of approximately 40 engineers, delivering technical consulting across 12+ active projects representing nearly 1,700 MW of hydropower capacity.
His work spans the full project lifecycle from pre-feasibility and detailed design to construction supervision across Nepal's most challenging river systems and terrains. He leads a firm that has built a reputation for technical rigor, structured project delivery, and a commitment to developing engineering talent within Nepal.
Beyond project delivery, Balkrishna is focused on building TAC Hydro into one of Asia's leading hydropower consulting firms investing in organizational systems, engineering standards, and a strong work culture that can sustain long-term growth.
He is an active voice in Nepal's energy sector, engaging with policy, infrastructure planning, and the strategic development of the country's hydropower potential.
His work spans the full project lifecycle from pre-feasibility and detailed design to construction supervision across Nepal's most challenging river systems and terrains. He leads a firm that has built a reputation for technical rigor, structured project delivery, and a commitment to developing engineering talent within Nepal.
Beyond project delivery, Balkrishna is focused on building TAC Hydro into one of Asia's leading hydropower consulting firms investing in organizational systems, engineering standards, and a strong work culture that can sustain long-term growth.
He is an active voice in Nepal's energy sector, engaging with policy, infrastructure planning, and the strategic development of the country's hydropower potential.