Yes, it is part of Trump's tariff deals forced on e.g. Japan:
https://www.neimagazine.com/news/us-japan-in-smr-deal/
Italy should be buying proven French technology instead.
Which proven French technology?
Given the outcome of Flamanville 3 and the that the proposed subsidies for the EPR2 fleet are ruinously expensive France is unable to build competitive new nuclear.
Which proven French technology?
Given the outcome of Flamanville 3 and the that the proposed subsidies for the EPR2 fleet are ruinously expensive France is unable to build competitive new nuclear.