hey @moondoong. its a more sensible option than diesel...

hey @moondoong.

its a more sensible option than diesel generators.

island states don't have much opportunity for renewable energy, therefore they need something that will power their cities, towns and hill dweller tribes. I wonder if the island state chooses to use gas instead of the as yet unavailable SMR tech would that be covered by this agreement.

but I think your OP focuses on just the possible uptake of SMR and overlooks what the deal is actually about:

Trade Minister Todd McClay and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, today signed three Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) agreements that will boost investment, grow New Zealand’s digital and green economies and increase trade between New Zealand and the 14 IPEF partners.

IPEF’s partners represent 40 per cent of global GDP and account for 50 per cent of New Zealand’s exports. They include critical markets for Kiwi exporters in Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, The United States, and Viet Nam.

Minister McClay signed the overarching IPEF Agreement and the Fair Economy Agreement, and Minister Watts signed the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement.

The Overarching Agreement focuses on anti-corruption efforts and streamlining labour and tax standards to create a secure and transparent economic climate in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Fair Economy Agreement creates an investment eco-system that is safe, transparent, and reliable for business, while attracting investors.

https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/government-signs-indo-pacific-economic-agreements-to-boost-trade/#google_vignette