Students at Banățean National College benefit from a renovated canteen thanks to a 70,000 euro investment by Restart Energy

2,500 students of Bănățean National College, one of the most prestigious high schools in Timișoara, with 250 years of history, will benefit from a renovated canteen thanks to an investment of 70,000 euros by Restart Energy

Bucharest, Timisoara, 6 November 2023: Restart Energy announces the completion of its latest social involvement project, the complete renovation, with its own funds, of the canteen of Banățean National College, one of the most prestigious high schools in Timișoara. The investment in construction, planning and interior design works amounts to 70,000 euros.

The Bănățean National College, which accommodates 2,500 students, is located in a historic building, created by the Viennese architect Eduard Reiter, and has operated as an educational institution since its inception, since 1773.

“Starting again from Energy it is also defined by a deep commitment to social responsibility. For us, success is not only measured in numbers, but also in the positive impact we have on the communities in which we operate. It’s why we’ve built the mission of supporting and developing local communities into our company’s DNA, with a focus on education and health. Therefore, in line with our values ​​and principles, Restart Energy has engaged in projects whose main objective is to support and improve these two areas«, Say Armand Domuța, General Manager of Restart Energy.

«The renovation of the canteen is a joy for all students at Bănățean National College. The design and modern facilities have completely changed this space used daily by over 300 children. We thank the Restart Energy company for this wonderful project and for constantly supporting education.» Say Alexandru Tănăsie Director of the National College of Banat.

The modernization work on the canteen lasted three months and included both complex construction work (changing the circuit, replacing the electrical, water and heating systems, replacing the plaster, radiators, electrical systems, tiles, etc.), and the design and fitting out of the interiors, the interventions were coordinated by a team of architects and a team of interior designers.

Over time, Restart Energy has supported various projects in the field of education, such as providing scholarships, equipping schools with modern technologies or supporting the ZGRIPTOR project, which won second prize at the NASA Space Settlement Competition in the United States.

Depre Restart Energy

Restart Energy is a leading company in energy transition services, with mixed Romanian-American capital, founded in 2015 in Timișoara. In 2022 Restart Energy developed 60 photovoltaic projects, with an installed capacity of approximately 15 MW, for companies in the industrial, retail and HoReCa sectors. The company closes 2022 with a turnover of over 10 million euros in the photovoltaic systems segment and a turnover of 65 million euros. In 2023, Restart Energy won the title of Energy Company of The Year at the annual Gala organized by The Diplomat magazine.

About Banățean National College Timisoara

The Bănățean National College, which accommodates 2500 students, is located in a historic building, created by the Viennese architect Eduard Reiter, and has operated as an educational institution since its inception, since 1773.

Thus, between the years 1773 and 1880, the «Trivium» elementary school operated here, next to the parish, in the Losefin neighborhood. Between 1881 and 1890, the «Notre Dame» Sisters’ School also operated in parallel with the Elementary School. In 1931, with the establishment of the high school course, the institution became the «Notre Dame» Roman Catholic girls’ high school.

With the education reform of 1948, the Roman Catholic girls’ high school «Notre Dame» became the girls’ pedagogical school. Since 1956 the new name is Secondary School n. 7 Timisoara.

In 1961, a German section and a Hungarian section of Secondary School No. 7. The first one still functions today, and the Hungarian one was separated with the establishment of the “Bela Bartok” High School. Between 1965 and 1973 the institute operated under the name of Secondary School n. 10 Timisoara.

Since 1973 it has been called Liceo Real-Humanista n. 1 Timișoara and in 1977 the institute became the Philological-Historical High School of Timișoara.