Simtel Team, one of the leaders in the renewable energy field in Romania, through the Romanian Association for Green Energy and Sustainable Development (AREVDD), together with ABB, a global technology leader in the field of electrification and automation, announces the completion of a complex renewable energy and electric mobility infrastructure project for the Climb Again Association. This consists of the installation of a photovoltaic plant and a charging station for electric cars at the Climb Again center in Nucșoara, Argeș County, the first place in Romania completely dedicated to sports therapy and paralympic training, built specifically for children and young people with disabilities, but also for the local community.
“Climb Again is proof that passion and perseverance can transform lives. For AREVDD, involvement in this project represents the continuation of a mission that we constantly pursue, that of bringing green energy and sustainable solutions to where they can generate the greatest impact. We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that combine technological and social benefits, and the center in Nucșoara will be a place where children and young people will have access to activities adapted to their needs, in an inclusive environment, friendly to nature and connected to the future through electric mobility and energy efficiency. Our partnership with ABB, an important and constant partner for over 12 years, is an example of solid and long-term collaboration. Together we have developed and supported numerous projects, and their involvement in this social initiative strengthens our relationship. We believe in the value of partnerships and are confident that this collaboration will expand and develop in the coming years, generating real impact in communities”, said Ana Nedea, AREVDD President.
The newly installed photovoltaic plant has a capacity of 15 kWp, consisting of 30 solar panels and covering an area of 29.3 sq m. It will produce approximately 15.45 MWh of electricity annually, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 7.25 tons each year.
“The partnership with Simtel Team, AREVDD and ABB is more than an investment in green energy – it is an investment in the future of children and young people with disabilities in Romania. With their support, our center in Nucșoara becomes not only a place of sports therapy and Paralympic training, but also an example of how technology, sustainability and humanity can together build a better world. We are deeply grateful for their trust and involvement and invite the business community to join us in this bold and necessary project, so that together we can offer these children the chance for a childhood full of light, movement and hope”, said Claudiu Miu, President of the Climb Again Association.
In addition to the photovoltaic plant, the project includes the installation of an ABB charging station for electric vehicles, with a power of 22 kW, equipped with 1 charging point and compatible with fast charging standards. The station is intended for both internal use (center vehicles) and for visitors and members of the local community, offering a sustainable transport solution and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The location of the station within the center facilitates access for people with reduced mobility and contributes to the integration of the concept of green mobility into children’s educational and sports activities.
“Technology has the power to change lives through innovation. ABB’s involvement in this project is more than a technological contribution; it is a gesture of solidarity towards children and young people who deserve the chance to develop in a safe, sustainable and hopeful environment,” added Mioara Brașoveanu, Executive Director, Vice President Commercial Electrification, ABB Romania.
The Climb Again Center is a unique space in Romania, dedicated to sports and Paralympic training for different types of disabilities and accessible with visual or auditory cues for children who are deaf, blind or visually impaired, through easy access routes, with multifunctional and polysensory play and recovery surfaces designed according to the sports therapy scheme. Within the center, children will find themselves in an inclusive community that offers socialization opportunities between children with special needs and typical children, which are the basis of harmonious psychological development.
The new center will cover an area of over 5,000 square meters, including an adventure park, gym, climbing tower, accessible spaces for children with disabilities, a sports field adapted for the blind, and physiotherapy and psychotherapy rooms. The center will be able to accommodate 100 children and young people, and four camps dedicated to them will be organized throughout the year. The completion of the new center is estimated for June 2026.
