OUR MISSION
EnergyMentor provides stress calculations, hydraulic modelling and pre-insulated piping solutions for district heating and cooling networks across Europe.
We are also the official representative in Estonia and the Baltics of leading European manufacturers and technology providers in the DH and DC sector, including:
Poliurs (Latvia) – pre-insulated pipe systems,
Ratmon (Poland) – smart monitoring and leak detection systems for district heating and cooling networks.
Snapwelder (Netherlands) – advanced welding equipment for pre-insulated pipes.
Our mission is to empower professionals in the DH and DC industries through expertise, innovation, and education. We connect top-quality technologies with practical know-how to help cities and utilities build more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy networks.
We are also the official representative in Estonia and the Baltics of leading European manufacturers and technology providers in the DH and DC sector, including:
Poliurs (Latvia) – pre-insulated pipe systems,
Ratmon (Poland) – smart monitoring and leak detection systems for district heating and cooling networks.
Snapwelder (Netherlands) – advanced welding equipment for pre-insulated pipes.
Our mission is to empower professionals in the DH and DC industries through expertise, innovation, and education. We connect top-quality technologies with practical know-how to help cities and utilities build more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy networks.
- Supplying certified components — pre-insulated pipes and fittings from Poliurs (Latvia).
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Delivering smart monitoring and leak detection systems from Ratmon (Poland) for district heating and cooling networks.
- Providing stress calculations, hydraulic modelling and engineering consultancy for district heating and cooling networks.
- Delivering reliable welding equipment from Snapwelder (Netherlands) for high-quality on-site installations.
Our Advantages
We work hard every day to make our clients’ lives easier by providing tailored solutions, expert support, and trusted partnerships.
⭐ 20+ years of experience
We bring decades of hands-on experience in designing and implementing complex energy systems, ensuring efficient and future-proof solutions for both urban and industrial areas.
🌍 10+ EU countries
EnergyMentor has successfully completed projects across more than 10 European countries — navigating diverse regulatory environments and adapting to local market specifics with ease.
📦 Reliable logistics
We ensure dependable logistics and timely delivery of high-quality materials, including certified pipes from top manufacturers — minimizing risks and project delays.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Selected district heating and cooling projects delivered by EnergyMentor in Estonia and across Europe.
- PALJASSAARE 110 MW HEAT PUMPTallinn, Estonia
4 km · DN800 - LEÓN & SEGOVIASpain
20 km · up to DN800 - MERIMETSA & PIRNITallinn, Estonia
3 km · DN800 - VALGA–VALKA INTERCONNECTIONEstonia–Latvia
1.5 km · DN250
Our Clients
We support utility companies, energy service providers, engineering and construction firms, and municipalities across Estonia and Europe.
Our clients rely on us for pre-insulated pipe supply, technical consultation, and project support in district heating and cooling.
Our clients rely on us for pre-insulated pipe supply, technical consultation, and project support in district heating and cooling.
Core Team
Our team brings together senior engineers and energy professionals with decades of experience in district heating, energy efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure.
- Aleksandr LedvanovMember of the BoardAleksandr is a thermal energy engineer and co-founder of EnergyMentor with deep expertise in the design, planning, and implementation of district heating and cooling systems. He manages project development and technical solutions. His professional background includes over 23 years in engineering and consulting across the Baltics, Scandinavia and Europe.
- Dr. Igor KrupenskiMember of the BoardIgor holds a PhD degree in thermal engineering with over 20 years of experience in district heating, energy systems, and sustainability. He is a senior lecturer at TalTech and actively contributes to European energy innovation through projects and working groups (e.g. Euroheat & Power). At EnergyMentor, he leads international partnerships and technical strategy.
EnergyMentor in the LIFE24-CET-IncentEU Project
Accelerating low-temperature district heating & cooling across Europe.
IncentEU LIFE (2024–2027) is an EU-funded initiative accelerating the adoption of modern low-temperature district heating and cooling systems across European municipalities.
EnergyMentor supports the project as a technical partner, contributing expertise in hydraulic modelling, network optimisation, system design, and engineering analysis for scalable DHC development in the Baltics and Nordics.
Our role includes:
• developing engineering and hydraulic reference models;
• analysing municipal energy scenarios and DHC integration potential;
• supporting replication activities in partner cities;
• contributing to guidelines and engineering frameworks for future low-temperature networks.
The project is coordinated by Aiguasol and co-funded by the LIFE Clean Energy Transition Programme of the European Union.
EnergyMentor supports the project as a technical partner, contributing expertise in hydraulic modelling, network optimisation, system design, and engineering analysis for scalable DHC development in the Baltics and Nordics.
Our role includes:
• developing engineering and hydraulic reference models;
• analysing municipal energy scenarios and DHC integration potential;
• supporting replication activities in partner cities;
• contributing to guidelines and engineering frameworks for future low-temperature networks.
The project is coordinated by Aiguasol and co-funded by the LIFE Clean Energy Transition Programme of the European Union.
Project ID: LIFE24-CET-IncentEU — 101215745
Duration: 2024–2027
Total budget: €2.93 million
EU contribution: €1.76 million
Coordinator: Aiguasol (Spain)
Duration: 2024–2027
Total budget: €2.93 million
EU contribution: €1.76 million
Coordinator: Aiguasol (Spain)
Scientific Research in District Heating and Cooling
EnergyMentor’s core team actively contributes to scientific research in the field of thermal energy, including innovations in district heating, heat pump systems, and network design. Together with leading Estonian universities and international experts, our engineers explore how to make heating and cooling more efficient, flexible, and sustainable.
- Converting Tallinn's historic centre's (Old Town) heating system to a district heating systemCo-authors: Igor Krupenski, Aleksandr Ledvanov
Published in: Energy Reports, 2024
This study analyzes the technical and hydraulic aspects of transitioning Tallinn’s Old Town from individual gas/oil boilers to a centralized district heating system, focusing on supply temperature variation and system optimization for heritage areas.
👉 Read on ScienceDirect - District Cooling Network Planning. A Case Study of Tallinn.Co-authors: Aleksandr Ledvanov, Igor Krupenski
Published in: Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling, 2022
The paper presents a planning model for Tallinn’s district cooling system and introduces a linear approximation method for estimating the coefficient of performance (COP) of heat pumps to improve simulation efficiency.
👉 Read more - Efficient use of heat from CHP distributed by district heating system in district cooling networksCo-authors: Igor Krupenski, Aleksandr Ledvanov
Published in: Energy Reports, 2022
This article explores how rejected heat from CHP plants can be cascaded through district heating into district cooling networks, maximizing energy reuse and improving overall system efficiency.
👉 Read on ScienceDirect - Energy cascade connection of a low-temperature district heating network to the return line of a high-temperature district heating networkCo-authors: Aleksandr Ledvanov, Igor Krupenski
Published in: Energy Reports, 2021
The study investigates the concept of connecting a low-temperature DH network to the return line of an existing high-temperature DH system. It demonstrates how such configurations can reduce thermal losses and extend the usability of excess heat.
👉 Read on ScienceDirect
BIM-HEAT — BIM-BASED DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK MODELLING
Between April and December 2025, EnergyMentor developed BIM-Heat — a digital solution aimed at improving the design and engineering workflow for district heating networks.
The project focused on integrating BIM-based pipeline design with engineering calculations, helping to streamline the transition from network geometry and design data to technical analysis.
BIM-Heat builds on EnergyMentor's practical experience in district heating engineering, stress analysis, hydraulic modelling and digitalisation.
Project period: 01.04.2025–19.12.2025
Project details:
Project number: 20.1.01.25-0988
Funding programme: RRF 1.1.22 – Construction Digital Leap (Ehituse e-hüpe), 3rd call
Field: Development of e-construction (national level)
Total project budget: EUR 50,000
EU funding: EUR 25,000
The project is supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
PROJECT OUTCOME
The project resulted in an AutoCAD add-on designed to digitalise and streamline district heating network design and engineering workflows.
Key development areas included:
• BIM-based representation of district heating pipelines
• Automated creation of BIM and 3D network models
• Generation of longitudinal pipeline profiles
• Automated material quantity calculations
• Integration of pipeline geometry and technical data with engineering workflows
BIM-Heat is part of EnergyMentor's broader digital engineering expertise for district heating and cooling networks.
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