Italy nuclear power revival – mid‑2030s drive

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Italy pushes to revive nuclear power as generational split emerges

   Italy’s Meloni government is set to approve legislation reviving nuclear power, citing energy security and climate goals, as younger voters back it and older generations recall Chernobyl.

2. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Italy pushes AI data center projects in Sardinia and Puglia

   Energy Vault seeks strategic status for a 100 MW AI data centre in Sardinia, while Puglia bids to become a southern hub with 7.7 GW of data‑centre projects, leveraging renewable energy and submarine links.

3. 18 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Italian Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin advances nuclear law; Calabria president calls for fair renewable pricing

   Italy's environment minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin supports a nuclear law centered on SMRs, while Calabria President Roberto Occhiuto urges zonal electricity pricing so the South retains cost benefits.

4. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Giorgio Parisi says nuclear power covers only 20% of Italy's energy needs

   Physicist Giorgio Parisi told a Senate environment committee that nuclear power in Italy supplies only about 22% of electricity, addressing just a fifth of the nation’s total energy consumption.

5. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Italy moves to revive nuclear power as waste storage plan stalls

   Italy’s Meloni government is pushing a nuclear comeback while a delayed national waste repository leaves thousands of cubic meters of radioactive material in temporary storage, sparking political and ecological

6. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Italy faces criticism of Green Deal and nuclear options amid energy crisis

   Italian engineer alleges a Tesla‑style charger challenges Green Deal policies, while a university professor argues nuclear power’s share is falling and renewables are outpacing it.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Italy aims for new nuclear reactors by mid‑2030s

   Italy’s ministers Gilberto Pichetto and Adolfo Urso say new‑generation nuclear could be operational by the mid‑2030s, boosting clean, continuous power and helping lower energy costs.

8. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Italy advances Small Modular Reactors to supply power for AI data centers

   Italy plans to use Small Modular Reactors for 10‑20% of its power, aiming to support AI data centers with low‑carbon, stable nuclear energy.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Italy's Energy Minister Pichetto Fratin backs nuclear power, referendum by 2029

   Italy's Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin says a nuclear power referendum could be held in 2028‑29, touts nuclear as green energy capable of cutting bills 15‑20%, and reaffirms commitments to renewables,

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Italy's Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto targets nuclear start by 2033‑34

    Italy's Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto says nuclear power could be running by 2033‑34, after a two‑year study and a bill approved by the Chamber, with implementing decrees pending.

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Italy’s nuclear policy faces renewed debate as politicians clash over government direction

    Italy’s former environment minister calls for a new nuclear referendum, condemning government plans as costly and waste‑risky, while parliament sees a heated clash as an M5S deputy derides Prime Minister Meloni

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Switzerland and Italy Move to Revise Nuclear Energy Policies

    Switzerland debates lifting its nuclear ban while Italy approves a law to develop SMR reactors, both aiming for greater energy independence and decarbonisation.

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy eyes small nuclear reactors near factories and data centers as public backing reaches 50%

    Italy’s environment minister proposes placing small nuclear reactors near industrial zones and data centers, while a poll shows 50% of Italians now support nuclear power.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy sees surge in public support for nuclear power amid energy crisis

    Italian youth now largely support nuclear power, with a 60%+ backing in a new survey; the government plans education reforms and job creation as energy prices rise amid geopolitical tensions.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Italy and Ukraine confront nuclear energy choices as supply pressures mount

    Italy proposes new nuclear reactors despite high costs and waste concerns, while war‑torn Ukraine leans on nuclear for 70% of its power as other sources falter.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Italy Plans Fast‑Track Return to Nuclear Power with Modular Mini‑Reactors

    Italy’s prime minister announced a fast‑track plan to revive nuclear power using modular mini‑reactors, with legislation expected this summer and a target to have a full plan by end‑2027.

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Italy debates nuclear power referendum as government pushes new plants

    Italy’s government plans a law to allow new nuclear plants, prompting Minister Luca Ciriani to say a referendum on nuclear power is inevitable, sparking opposition criticism over waste management and renewable‑