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Aquila Clean Energy – From Europe to Asia: Building a Clean Energy Brand Across Six Markets

November 25, 2025

Gopal Kishore

Executive Communication, Leadership Branding, Media Relations, Thought Leadership

Renewable Energy

Aquila Clean Energy APAC (ACE APAC) is a clean energy platform that funds, develops, manages, and operates clean energy projects across the Asia Pacific. As part of the global Aquila Group, they are committed to advancing the energy transition through solar, wind, and battery storage assets.

 

At a Glance
  • Client: Aquila Clean Energy APAC (ACE APAC)
  • Industry: Renewable Energy / Investment Management
  • Services: Public Relations, Executive Profiling, Media Relations, Market Entry
Aquila Clean Energy and PRecious Communications Case Study Highlights
  1. Established a European energy giant as a local APAC leader through a unified PR strategy across Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
  2. Secured 200+ pieces of coverage to build trust and brand equity for a clean energy platform entering diverse Asian markets.
  3. Built an expert executive profile for a renewable energy investor, resulting in 16 Tier-1 features in outlets like CNBC and Reuters.
Discover how Aquila Clean Energy APAC secured strong visibility across Asia Pacific - A quick look at how our multi-market PR work delivered 200 plus media placements and helped the brand build a solid presence across Australia, Japan and Singapore.
Discover how Aquila Clean Energy APAC secured strong visibility across Asia Pacific – A quick look at how our multi-market PR work delivered 200 plus media placements and helped the brand build a solid presence across Australia, Japan and Singapore.
Learn how PRecious Communications helped Aquila Clean Energy APAC secure 200+ media placements and establish brand authority across Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
Learn how PRecious Communications helped Aquila Clean Energy APAC secure 200+ media placements and establish brand authority across Australia, Japan, and Singapore.

Challenges

Overcoming Brand Anonymity in a Fragmented Region

Despite the parent company’s strong reputation in Europe and the Middle East, ACE APAC faced a “cold start” problem in Asia. The region is not a monolith; business landscapes and media consumption habits in Japan differ vastly from those in Australia or Singapore. ACE APAC needed to overcome this fragmentation to establish a unified brand presence that resonated with local stakeholders, partners, and investors.

Solutions

Replicating Global Success via Local Relevance

We recognised that simply translating global press releases would not work. We needed to build a narrative that positioned ACE APAC as a local partner with global backing.

  • Market Re-Introduction: We initiated a “soft launch” phase involving introductory chats with key media. This allowed us to fine-tune ACE’s vision for the APAC region, ensuring messaging was culturally and commercially calibrated for each specific market.
  • Establishing a Growth Narrative: We moved the conversation from “market entry” to “momentum.” We proactively communicated leadership appointments and project milestones to create a drumbeat of progress.
  • Executive Bench Strength: We showcased the depth of ACE APAC’s leadership through exclusive interviews and bylined articles. By conducting spokesperson training workshops, we ensured their experts were camera-ready for high-level commentary on energy policy and investment trends.

Results

Measurable Results: High-Value Visibility Across Markets

Since the start of the engagement in Q2 2023, the campaign has successfully built ACE APAC’s brand equity from the ground up.

  • Regional Penetration: Secured over 200 pieces of coverage in regional and trade publications across high-priority markets including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
  • Tier-1 Authority: Achieved 16 top-tier placements in prestigious outlets such as CNBC, Reuters, Renew Economy, Energy Storage News, and CNA.
  • Expert Positioning: Successfully established the executive team as the media’s preferred source for expert commentary on renewable energy investments in the region.
Key Takeaway: Executive Profiling Builds Trust

For investment platforms, trust is the primary currency. By positioning executives not just as corporate figureheads but as industry experts willing to discuss market nuances, brands can accelerate trust-building in new markets.

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