Investor Presentation • Jun 8, 2023
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June 2023


This investor presentation (this "Presentation") is for informational purposes only to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to the proposed business combination (the "Business Combination") between Clean Earth Acquisition Corp. ("Clean Earth") and Alternus Energy Group Plc ("Alternus" / "Group") and for no other purpose. The information contained herein does not purport to be all-inclusive and none of Clean Earth, Alternus or their respective affiliates or representatives makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained in this Presentation. Viewers of this Presentation should make their own evaluation of Alternus and of the relevance and accuracy of the information contained herein and should make such other investigations as they deem necessary.
This Presentation does not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination or (ii) an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any security of Clean Earth, Alternus, or any of their respective affiliates, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. You should not construe the contents of this Presentation as legal, tax, accounting or investment advice or a recommendation. You should consult your own counsel and tax and financial advisors as to legal and related matters concerning the matters described herein, and, by accepting this Presentation, you confirm that you are not relying upon the information contained herein to make any investment decision.
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Clean Earth and Alternus. Certain statements included in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of the statements contained in this document, including information incorporated by reference, discuss future expectations, plans or prospects, or state other forward looking information words such as "intends", "believes", "expects," "anticipates,", "plans," "estimates," "should," "likely" or similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved, if at all. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits to the value of Clean Earth 's stock. Such forward looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Clean Earth's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Clean Earth. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements include and are not limited to: the impact of reduction, modification or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives (including, but not limited to, with respect to solar parks); the impact of decreases in spot market prices for electricity; dependence on acquisitions for growth in Alternus's business and inherent risks relating to acquisitions and Alternus's ability to manage its growth and changing business; risks relating to developing and managing renewable solar projects; risks relating to PV plant quality and performance; risks relating to planning permissions for solar parks and government regulation; Alternus's need for significant financial resources (including, but not limited to, for growth in its business); the need for financing in order to maintain future profitability; lack of any assurance or guarantee that Alternus can raise capital or meet its funding needs; Alternus's limited operating history; risks relating to operating internationally, including currency risks and legal, compliance and execution risks of operating internationally; the potential inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination; the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed business combination the approval of the stockholders of Clean Earth is not obtained; the risk of failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; the amount of redemption requests made by Clean Earth's stockholders exceeds expectations or current market norms; the ability of Alternus or the combined company to obtain equity or other financing in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations or inquiries; the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation, of the transaction; costs related to the proposed business combination; the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic; a financial or liquidity crisis; the risk of global and regional economic downturns; the projected financial information, anticipated growth rate, and market opportunity of Alternus; various environmental requirements; retention or recruitment of executive and senior management and other key employees; the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Alternus as a result of the announcement and pendency of the business combination; the ability of the Company to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; the ability of the Company to manage its growth effectively; the ability of the Company to achieve and maintain profitability in the future; the ability of the Company to access sources of capital to finance operations and growth; the success of strategic relationships with third parties; the effects of inflation, and changes in interest rates; an economic slowdown, recession or contraction of the global economy; a financial or liquidity crisis; geopolitical factors, including, but not limited to, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, global supply chain concerns; the status of debt and equity markets (including market volatility and uncertainty); general business and economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; the ability to obtain government approvals; and possible delays in government approvals. While we may elect to update these forward- looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our views change. Therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today. In addition, actual results or stockholder values may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to raise the necessary financing required to acquire the targeted renewable energy power plants listed herein and in other documents, on suitable terms. At this time, we do not have any offer to finance these plants and there is no guarantee that such financing will be agreed on suitable terms, or at all. If Clean Earth does not succeed in raising the required financing, then the plans outlined herein will be significantly curtailed.



This Presentation includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") including, but not limited to, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing Alternus's financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under GAAP. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.
Clean Earth and Alternus believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Alternus's financial condition and results of operations. Clean Earth and Alternus believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends in and in comparing Alternus's financial results with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures.
This Presentation also includes certain projections of non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these projected measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, Clean Earth and Alternus are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no disclosure of estimated comparable GAAP measures is included, and no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures is included.
Certain monetary amounts, percentages and other figures included in this Presentation have been subject to rounding adjustments. Certain other amounts that appear in this Presentation may not sum due to rounding.
independent auditors have audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this Presentation, and accordingly, they did not express an opinion or provide any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this Presentation. These projections should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of the future performance of Alternus or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this Presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved.
This Presentation includes certain information and statistics obtained from third-party sources. None of Clean Earth or Alternus has independently verified the accuracy or completeness of any such third-party information. Management estimates are derived from publicly available information released by independent industry analysts and other third-party sources, as well as data from the Company's internal research, and are based on assumptions made by the Company upon reviewing such data, and the Company's experience in, and knowledge of, such industry and markets, which the Company believes to be reasonable. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of the future performance of the industry in which the Company operates, and the Company's future performance are necessarily subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described above. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by independent parties and by the Company. Industry publications, research, surveys and studies generally state that the information they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and uncertainties as the other forward-looking statements in this presentation.
This Presentation contains trademarks, trade names and copyrights of Alternus, Clean Earth and other companies, which are the property of their respective owners.
Clean Earth has filed with the SEC a proxy statement relating to the proposed Business Combination, which will be mailed to its stockholders once definitive. This Presentation does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. Clean Earth's stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and the amendments thereto and the proxy statement and other documents filed in connection with the proposed Business Combination, as these materials will contain important information about Clean Earth, Alternus and the Business Combination. When available, the proxy statement and other relevant materials for the proposed Business Combination will be mailed to stockholders of Clean Earth as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, on Clean Earth's website at cleanearthacquisitions.com or by directing a request to: Clean Earth Acquisition Corp., 12600 Hill Country Blvd, Building R, Suite 275, Bee Cave, Texas 78738.
Clean Earth, Alternus and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Clean Earth's shareholders with respect to the potential transaction described in this Presentation under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Clean Earth and their ownership of Clean Earth's securities is set forth in Clean Earth's Definitive Prospectus filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the Company's shareholders in connection with the potential transaction will be set forth in the preliminary and definitive proxy statements when those are filed with the SEC. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp., Attention: Martha Ross, CFO & COO, telephone: +1(800) 508-1531.

Alternus Energy Group ("Alternus" / "the Group" / "AEG") and Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. ("CLIN") have executed a Business Combination Agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of a business combination (the "Transaction") pursuant to which CLIN will acquire substantially all of Alternus' subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries.




Chief Financial Officer
Notes: (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company 's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation (2) Expected AEG ownership after CLIN shareholders' redemptions on May 23, 2023, and assuming no further redemptions on completion of the Transaction.
We think globally and act locally working towards a clean energy future by developing, installing and operating renewable assets across the EU and the US that positively benefits both biodiversity and our business while creating value for society as a whole.
We are committed to the highest levels of integrity in our operations and with our partnerships to encourage diversity, equity and equality across our industry. We believe economic, social, and climate benefits are not mutually exclusive. Therefore, along with financial returns, we offer investors and stakeholders the opportunity to choose a better future today.
12MWp Zonepark Rilland Project Alternus owned PV park located in the Netherlands5


3 GWp in pipeline
• Over 200 years of collective experience with expertise spanning all key areas of development, construction, operations and finance

• Established and committed use of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") principles
6

Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the appendix of this presentation for a reconciliation to Net Income. (3) Assumes development projects reach operation or are acquired at current assumptions underlying our operational plan.


Europe is seeking alternative energy sources in its quest for energy independence: solar is a logical answer


Rapid Growth: The European solar energy market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by lowering LCOE's of solar PV technology, favorable policies, and increasing environmental awareness among businesses and end users
Policy Support: European countries have implemented various policy measures to promote solar energy, such as feed-in tariffs, net metering, and renewable energy targets set by the European Union (Repower EU) to achieve climate and energy goals
Installed Capacity: The total installed solar capacity in Europe has surpassed 200 GWp, with several countries leading the way including Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the Netherlands


Notes: (1) Source: SolarPower Europe (2022): Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2022-2026. Alternus analysis. (2) EU Commission 2050 vision (https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/climatestrategies-targets/2050-long-term-strategy_en)

The volume of installed solar capacity is growing rapidly and is the key driver of renewable energy development in the US and will continue to grow due to the IRA


35.4 GWp Total installed PV capacity in 2022

8.1 GWp Increase in Installed PV capacity in 2022, a 30% increase compared to 2021

Incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) increase the attractiveness of the US Solar market to developers and operators
Rapid Growth: The US solar energy market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with installed solar capacity increasing at an unprecedented rate. In 2022, the US installed a record-breaking 24.6 gigawatts (GWp) of solar capacity
Policy Support: Federal, state, and local governments in the US have implemented supportive policies to promote solar energy adoption. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to direct nearly \$400B of federal funding to clean energy, with the goal of substantially lowering US carbon emissions by 2030
Commercial Adoption: Large corporations, such as Apple, Amazon, and Google, are investing in solar installations to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs, creating an alternative route to market for solar developers

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) significantly expanded tax incentives for clean energy, which we believe will further stimulate renewables development in the U.S.

Installed PV capacity and projected capacity additions, selected European countries (GWp)



Europe Total Addressable Market

+139 GWdc of Utility Scale by 2027
U.S. Total Addressable Market





Alternus Develops, Constructs, Owns and Operates Renewable Energy Develops, constructs and owns solar and storage projects in Europe and is

rapidly expanding activities in the U.S
Demand for renewable power sources is strengthening due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") in the US, and energy dislocation in Europe

Develop-to-own business model provides control over entire project life cycle

582 MWp in development and pre-construction
3 GWp of identified pipeline1

Proven project origination, delivery, operation and financial expertise

Continued expansion of development pipeline with substantial embedded equity value plus value accretive strategic acquisitions in U.S. and Europe delivering sustained positive EBITDA3 growth

\$33M \$12.2M
2022A Revenue 2022A EBITDA2
165 MWs 582 MWs
Operational MWp's In development and pre-construction
NOTES: (1) Identified pipeline refers to a collection of potential business opportunities or leads that we have identified and are being actively pursued, but not owned. (2) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the appendix of this presentation for a reconciliation to Net Income. (3) EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort because items that impact this GAAP financial measure are not within the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted.

Zero input costs (post CapEx) + stable & predictable energy production = consistent margins over long term


Sell the clean energy generated by our solar parks via connection to power grids…
Under Investment Grade Offtake Contracts + Merchant
And c. 80% project gross margins over project lifetime

Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. 14


Alternus owns Developer, EPC and O&M companies providing full project value control & greater profit capture at each stage

Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. 15




32.5
Core Focus on:

Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2) Targeted Operating and Strategic Acquisitions are projects have a Letter of Intent granting exclusivity to Alternus for a period of time, where Alternus has a 75% degree of confidence that such projects will ultimately be acquired subject to satisfactory due diligence and other closing conditions and suitable financing terms will be completed. (3) Additional Strategic Acquisitions refer to projects currently in negotiations which subject to subject to satisfactory due diligence, binding contracts and timing, we intend to execute on. 17

Illustrative European solar park capex components, value uplift @COD and funds available once operational2


Investing in projects at earlier stages allows Alternus to capture more of the equity value uplift as projects move through development cycle

Lenders consider market value of projects when sizing loans (LTV) as well as other metrics. The 156MW portfolio illustrated would support 70% LTV when operational

As a result, Alternus can generate excess cash from standard debt facilities available. This is in turn reinvested in new projects that grow the operating portfolio without the need for external equity at the corporate

Notes: (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2). The percentages used reflect expected value split for the 156MW of pre-construction projects currently in progress. See slide 33 for further details. (3). LTV = Loan to Value 18


of clean energy produced2

kilograms equivalent of carbon dioxide avoidance2

Equivalent to the carbon sequestered annually3

44,744 Equivalent homes in powered annually4
The Alternus Sustainable Arts Initiative was established in 2022 as a tangible application of Alternus Energy's sustainability policy in addition to our work in the renewable sector
Governance
expertise
rights
Majority of Independent Directors with diverse perspectives and
Dedicated Chief Sustainability Officer working across the Group on ESG Policy Implementation with a target to publish the Group's initial ESG Policy
Only one class of shares. No special
Board committees comprised only by
Report during H1 2024
independent members
The Initiative was established to foster sustainability in the arts by supporting artists and providing them with a platform to share their work and create value for their art. Artists are tasked with creating art with recycled or repurposed materials. Alternus signed an initial 3-year partnership with NCAD National College of Art and Design in Ireland. Winning artists receive a financial reward, and all artwork is displayed on the initiative's website. The physical artwork is displayed in Alternus Energy's offices and partner offices around the world. See the winning artwork from year one here at https://alternussustainablearts.com
Alternus Energy is committed to supporting the ongoing sustainability of artists in our communities through continuous expansion of the artistic disciplines that it funds internationally

Notes: (1). Based on FY2022 energy production. (2). Alternus uses Meteocontrol Performance Monitoring System to track production from our solar parks. Country-specific electricity grid greenhouse gas emission factors are used alongside production data to calculate the avoided carbon emissions. (3). the average annual carbon offset of 26.635 kg Co2 per tree (Encon) is used to calculate the number of trees required to avoid that level of carbon. (4). The average annual demand for Irish households (4,200 kWh) (Bonkers.ie) is used to calculate the number of homes powered. 19

JOSEPH DUEY, Chief Financial Officer
TALIESIN DURANT, Chief Legal Officer
• Joined Alternus Energy in 2018
• 12+ years renewables experience • 20+ years finance experience
• Leads the finance team






GARY SWAN, Chief Technical Officer
• Joined Alternus Energy in 2018
• Leads the legal team • 5+ years solar experience





~\$28M Annual Recurring Revenues +108% (2021 ~\$26M ARR)

165.4 MWp of assets in operation (2021 – 141.8MWp of assets in operation)
\$32.5M of revenue +152% (2021 – \$21.4M)

\$12.2M of EBITDA1 +182% (2021 – \$6.7M)

Expansion of executive management and key team members to support growth
Successful integration of EPC and O&M activities
2022 Energy production ahead of prior expectations (+8.3%)
Strong local relationships driving recurring business, reflecting in contracted backlog and pipeline
Closed on €500M Deutsche Bank facility to fund planned construction activities




Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2) EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort because items that impact this GAAP financial measure are not within the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. (4) Assumes development projects reach operation or are acquired at current assumptions underlying our operational plan. 23
Integrated Business Model Delivers….

(1) A total of US\$65m is the peak requirement based on delivery of the operational plan to 2026 s and is anticipated to be funded from a combination of equity and/or Corporate level debt over the next 12 months. Additional funding sources to deliver on the plan to 2026 include potential sales of minority ownership of projects and/or the refinancing the development portfolio once these projects reach operational status. ()2) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company 's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2/3 of this presentation

| USD millions | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | FY'26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | f/c | f/c | f/c | f/c | |
| Revenue | 32.5 | 32.2 | 78.3 | 202.2 | 269.9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | (9.2) | (5.6) | (11.0) | (25.9) | (40.9) |
| Gross Profit | 23.3 | 26.6 | 67.3 | 176.3 | 229.0 |
| General and Administrative | (11.1) | (10.0) | (15.0) | (20.0) | (20.5) |
| EBITDA2 | 12.2 | 16.5 | 52.3 | 156.3 | 208.5 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | (7.2) | (13.8) | (35.6) | (87.3) | (127.4) |
| Operating Profit/(loss) | 5.0 | 2.8 | 16.7 | 69.0 | 81.1 |
| Discontinued Projects1 | (23.9) | - | - | - | - |
| Other | 0.1 | - | - | - | - |
| Net Financing Cost | (17.4) | (14.6) | (31.4) | (80.0) | (103.7) |
| Profit Before Tax2 | (36.2) | (11.8) | (14.7) | (11.0) | (22.6) |
| Tax | 0.0 | (1.5) | (2.2) | (7.0) | (7.1) |
| Profit/(Loss) for the Period2 | (36.2) | (13.3) | (16.9) | (18.0) | (29.7) |
| Ratios | |||||
| Gross Margin | 72% | 82% | 86% | 87% | 85% |
| EBITDA margin | 38% | 51% | 67% | 77% | 77% |
| Revenue Growth Rate YoY | n/a | -1% | 143% | 158% | 33% |
| Annual Recurring Revenues | n/a | 37.8 | 133.3 | 248.9 | 332.3 |
| Annualization Adjustment | n/a | 5.6 | 55.0 | 46.7 | 62.3 |



NOTES: (1) FY 2022 includes the costs of 23.9M incurred due to abandoning the acquisition or development of renewable energy projects in the period. (2) Non-GAAP Measures includes: 'EBITDA' / 'Reported EBITDA' / 'Booked EBITDA' is Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization; 'Annualization Adjustment' refers to the EBITDA generated in the first 12 months of operations of any projects that has not been included in the Reported EBITDA. Refer to Slides 39 and 40 for Adjusted EBITDA definitions and reconciliation and Non-GAAP measures. (3) Pro-Forma EBITDA refers to EBITDA plus the Annualization Adjustment as presented in the Non-GAAP Measure Run Rate EBITDA graphs for FY2024(E) and FY2025(E). (5) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company 's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation.

Scalable business model supported by an unprecedented growth in core markets driven by strong regulatory and demand driven tailwinds

Long life assets with stable and predictable income streams allow for flexible debt options to maximize equity returns

Proven business model with compelling growth engine forecasted to deliver >100% CAGR over next 4 years

Positive EBITDA with increasing margins that benefit directly from economies of scale

Efficient equity business which generates consistently high returns to stakeholders


| CLIN Public Shares1 | \$230.0 |
|---|---|
| Shares from CLIN Rights | \$23.0 |
| CLIN Sponsor2 | \$60.0 |
| Alternus Roll Over Equity3 | \$550.0 |
| Pro Forma Equity Value | \$863.0 |
| Plus: Existing Alternus Debt4 | \$357.8 |
| Less: Existing Alternus Cash | (\$10.0) |
| Less: Transaction Cash to Balance Sheet | (\$218.8) |
| Pro Forma Enterprise Value | \$992.0 |

| CLIN IPO Proceeds (net of redemptions) | \$84.5 |
|---|---|
| Shares from CLIN Rights | \$23.0 |
| CLIN Founder Shares2 | \$60.0 |
| Alternus Roll Over Equity3 | \$275.0 |
| Pro Forma Equity Value | \$442.5 |
| Plus: Existing Alternus Debt4 | \$189.7 |
| Less: Existing Alternus Cash | (\$2.9) |
| Less: Transaction Cash to Balance Sheet | (\$75.2) |
| Pro Forma Enterprise Value | \$554.1 |




2024E EV / Revenue
2024E EV / EBITDA

Source: S&P Capital IQ & Bloomberg, Market Data as of 6/05/2023, Alternus figures from Management Presentation as shown on page 25
Peer Revenue and EBITDA reflect Analyst Consensus Estimates for Fiscal Years, which may be calculated differently from how Alternus calculates EBITDA and may or may not include annualization or other adjustments. 1. Alternus EBITDA CAGR and EBITDA Margin reflect "EBITDA" and "EBITDA Margin" per Page 25 30


| Italy Romania |
Netherlands | Poland | U.S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ype T ke Offta |
• Italian government backed Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) program processed by the GSE Short term PPA for energy • sales with multiple off-takers |
• Romanian government issued Green Certificates (GC's) under an EU support scheme are processed by ANRE which are then traded on OPCOM, the exchange market for energy • Short term PPA for energy sales with multiple off-takers |
• SDE + subsidy scheme managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) Project receives two cash payments • (1) from the state department RVO and (2) from Engie as part of the energy value. • The total of (1) and (2) amounts to the fixed SDE+ granted subsidy |
• Corporate PPA with Gorażdże Cement of Heidelberg Cement Group (Investment Grade off-taker BBB-) • Feed-in-Tariff (CfD) with Polish Energy Regulatory Office of Electricity • Merchant energy sales - Energy sold on the national energy marketplace. Statkraft manage this process on behalf of Alternus |
• Corporate PPA with various (Investment Grade off-takers across the US projects Merchant energy sales - Energy sold • on the national energy marketplace. Alternus will manage this process in house |
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| m Ter |
• GSE FiT – 20 Years from first operation • PPA – 1 year + |
• ANRE GC Scheme – 15 Years from first operation • PPA – Variable pricing |
• SDE+ Subsidy – 15 Years form first operation |
• Corporate PPA – 10 Year CfD – 15 Years • |
• Corporate PPA – 10 Year – to be executed |
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| e u % of n ve Re |
• FiT – 85% • PPA/Merchant – 15% |
• GC – 85% • PPA/Merchant – 15% |
• SDE+ Subsidy – 100% |
• PPA 70% / Merchant 30% • CfD – 15 years |
• PPA 70% / Merchant 30% |
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| nterparty m g ter n o ou L c |
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| er nterparty / d vi o A ervice pr P P ou C S |
Not Applicable |

| Project | Region | MWps | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Target RtB Date |
Target COD date |
Expected year 1 Revenue |
Expected year 1 EBITDA |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Vittoria | Italy | 10 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | Dec-23 | Oct-24 | 1,269 | 1,097 | |
| Motolla | Italy | 23.9 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | Sep-23 | Sep-24 | 5,051 | 4,640 | |
| Monteiasi | Italy | 25.4 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | Sep-23 | Sep-24 | 5,377 | 4,939 | |
| Near term Development | Caprarica | Italy | 15 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | Feb-24 | Dec-24 | 1,890 | 1,632 |
| assets [<12 moths to RTB] | Melfi | Italy | 20 | ● | ● | ● | ● | Dec-23 | Dec-24 | 2,849 | 2,505 | |
| Torre Santa Susanna | Italy | 25 | ● | ● | ● | Nov-23 | Nov-24 | 3,150 | 2,720 | |||
| Troia | Italy | 26.4 | ● | ● | ● | Dec-23 | Dec-24 | 3,218 | 2,775 | |||
| Cingoli | Italy | 10 | ● | ● | Mar-24 | Dec-24 | 1,211 | 1,039 | ||||
| Subtotal | 155.8 | 24,014 | 21,346 | |||||||||
| Bisaccia | Italy | 20 | ● | ● | ● | ● | Aug-24 | Jul-25 | 2,895 | 2,527 | ||
| Melfi 2 |
Italy | 20 | ● | ● | ● | May-24 | Feb-25 | 2,221 | 1,854 | |||
| Lacedonia | Italy | 57.7 | ● | ● | ● | May-24 | Aug-25 | 8,109 | 7,049 | |||
| Giovinazzo & Trani | Italy | 16.5 | ● | ● | ● | May-24 | Feb-25 | 1,956 | 1,653 | |||
| Other owned development | Oryx | Spain | 8 | ● | ● | ● | May-24 | Mar-25 | 1,169 | 1,018 | ||
| assets | Rocchetta | Italy | 25 | ● | ● | ● | Apr-24 | Apr-25 | 3,881 | 3,534 | ||
| [>12 moths to RTB] | Mirabal | Spain | 60 | ● | Dec-24 | Jan-26 | 5,702 | 4,512 | ||||
| Lesina | Italy | 20.4 | ● | Mar-26 | Feb-27 | 2,561 | 2,187 | |||||
| Totana I | Spain | 60 | ● | Nov-25 | Dec-26 | 6,626 | 5,446 | |||||
| Montesecco | Italy | 138.6 | ● | Oct-24 | Nov-25 | 19,287 | 16,202 | |||||
| Subtotal | 426.2 | 55,315 | 46,734 | |||||||||
| Total Owned | 582.4 | 79,329 | 68,081 |

Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2) 33
| Strategic Acquisition Pipeline |
Segment | Generating MWp |
Storage Capacity MWp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted near-term | Western Europe | 172 | |
| strategic acquisition projects |
United States | 190 | 10 |
| Subtotal | 363 | 10 | |
| Additional strategic | Western Europe | 110 | |
| acquisition pipeline | United States | 548 | |
| Subtotal | 658 | ||
| Total Acquisition Pipeline | 1,021 | 10 |
| Development Pipeline |
Region | Pipeline MWp | Attrition | Target Installed Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altnua Development Pipeline 2024 - 2026 |
Ireland | 350 | 159 | |
| Italy | 395 | 179 | ||
| Portugal | 911 | 413 | ||
| Spain | 120 | 54 | ||
| United States | 1,015 | 460 | ||
| Total | 2,791 | 55% | 1,265 |



Notes : (1) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2 of this presentation. (2) 34


147 kt 686 kt 1152 kt 1703 kt 2023 2024 2025 2026


Notes: (1) Based on energy production assumptions from projected MWp installed. (2) Country-specific electricity grid GHG emission factors (generation and production factors) from Carbon Footprint report published in February 2023 are used with assumed production data to calculate the potential carbon emission avoidance. Please note these grid emission factors are subject to change based on country electricity source and fuel mix. (3) The average annual demand for Irish households (4,200 kWh) (Bonkers.ie) is used to calculate the number of homes powered. (4) the average annual carbon offset of 26.635 kg Co2 per tree (Encon) is used to calculate the number of trees required to avoid that level of carbon. (4) ) Forward looking information included in this slide should not be viewed as guidance. This is provided for illustrative purposes only. Such information relates to potential estimated results based on specific assumptions and not to the Company 's actual expected results. For more information on forward looking statements see Slide 2/3 of this presentation. 35
Corporate overhead is estimated at \$15.0M for 2024.
Revenues are based on current projects owned and operating (165MWps), including additional projects in 2022 under contract to be acquired by Alternus.
Corporate overhead is estimated at \$10.0M for 2023.
Revenues are generally based on the same assumption as the 2024 forecast, plus estimated revenues from additional projects that are currently owned, under contract or exclusive rights. Revenues for additional projects, assumed that Alternus will have offtake agreements with investment grade offtakers (BBB- or better) for a least 70% of the production, which is consistent with current projects that do not have a feed in tariff agreement.
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• Corporate overhead is estimated at \$20.0M for 2025.


The list below of risk factors has been prepared solely for purposes of the proposed business combination of Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. ("Clean Earth") and Alternus Energy Group Plc ("Alternus"), pursuant to which Clean Earth will acquire all of Alternus's interests in its subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries (the "Acquired Subsidiaries") (the "Business Combination"). All references to "Alternus," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our" refer to the business of Alternus conducted through the Acquired Subsidiaries and all reference to the Combined Company refer to Clean Earth and the Acquired Subsidiaries after the closing of the Business Combination. The risks presented below are certain of the material risks related to the Company and the Business Combination, and such list is not exhaustive. The list below is qualified in its entirety by disclosures contained in future documents filed or furnished by the Company and Clean Earth, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the documents filed or furnished in connection with the Business Combination. The risks presented in such filings will be consistent with those that would be required for a public company in its SEC filings, including with respect to the business and securities of the Company and Clean Earth and the proposed transactions between the Company and Clean Earth, and may differ significantly from and be more extensive than those presented below.
You should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties, together with the information in the Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes, and should carry out your own due diligence and consult with your own financial and legal advisors concerning the risks and suitability of an investment post-combination company. There are many risks that could affect the business and results of operations of the Company, many of which are beyond its control. If any of these risks or uncertainties occurs, the Company's business, financial condition and/or operating results could be materially and adversely harmed. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known or those currently viewed to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and/or operating results. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, the value of the Company's equity securities may decline.




The projected financial information included in this proxy statement includes certain non -GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA, EBITDA margin, non -GAAP gross profit and non -GAAP gross margin . Alternus ' management included these non -GAAP financial measures because it believes they are useful in evaluating Alternus ' operating performance, as they are similar to measures reported by Alternus ' public competitors and are regularly used by security analysts, institutional investors, and other interested parties in analyzing operating performance and prospects .
Alternus defines EBITDA as net income (loss), before interest income / (expense), income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and accretion, other income and expense, fixed asset impairment loss, noncapitalized development cost change in fair value of derivative liabilities, stock compensation and any bargain purchase treatment non - GAAP estimates for EBITDA exclude interest, taxes, depreciation which will vary based on borrowing requirements, available interest rates to Alternus at the time capital is required, depreciation of assets and any placeholder for stock -based compensation which is dependent on stock -price projections, which are unknown . EBITDA is not a financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for the net income (loss) prepared in accordance with GAAP .
EBITDA margin is a non -GAAP financial measure defined as Alternus ' EBITDA divided by total revenues . Alternus ' management believes that these non -GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Alternus ' performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of Alternus ' business, results of operations, or outlook .
Alternus defines non -GAAP gross profit as revenue less cost of revenues . Non -GAAP gross margin is defined as Alternus ' non -GAAP gross profit divided by total revenues . Alternus ' management believes nonGAAP gross profit and non -GAAP gross margin can provide a useful measure of Alternus ' core performance over time as they eliminate the impact of non -cash expenses and allow a direct comparison of Alternus ' cash operations and ongoing operating performance between periods .
Non -GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP . In addition, other companies, including companies in Alternus ' industry, may calculate similarly titled non -GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non -GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison . A reconciliation is provided below for the non -GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures stated in accordance with GAAP . Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non -GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Alternus ' business . See slide 40 for the reconciliation of Non – GAAP measures :



| Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | Year Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD (000s) | 2022 – Actual |
2023 - Forecast |
2024 - Forecast |
2025 - Forecast |
2026 - Forecast |
|
| (\$'000s) | (\$'000s) | (\$'000s) | (\$'000s) | (\$'000s) | ||
| Gross Profit Reconciliation: | ||||||
| GAAP Gross Profit | 16,145 | 12,767 | 31,737 | 88,997 | 102,210 | |
| Depreciation, amortization, and accretion | (7,157) | (13,782) | (35,557) | (87,271) | (127,393) | |
| Non - GAAP Gross Profit |
23,302 | 26,549 | 67,294 | 176,268 | 229,063 | |
| Non - GAAP Gross Margin (%) |
72% | 82% | 86% | 87% | 85% | |
| Non – GAAP EBITDA Reconciliation |
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| Net loss | (36,284) | (13,273) | (16,879) | (17,948) | (29,663) | |
| Income taxes | 5 | 1,449 | 2,205 | 6,966 | 7,134 | |
| Interest expense | 17,437 | 14,591 | 31,411 | 79,979 | 103,699 | |
| Depreciation, amortization, and accretion | 7,157 | 13,782 | 35,557 | 87,271 | 127,393 | |
| Non – GAAP EBITDA |
(11,685) | 16,549 | 52,294 | 156,268 | 208,563 | |
| Non – GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation |
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| Non - GAAP EBITDA |
(11,685) | 16,549 | 52,294 | 156,268 | 208,563 | |
| Other expenses | 1,198 | - | - | - | - | |
| Other income | (1,275) | - | - | - | - | |
| Development costs | 23,925 | - | - | - | - | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12,163 | 16,549 | 52,294 | 156,268 | 208,563 |

| Corporate Headquarters |
Unit 9- Blancha Dublin, |
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| Website | www.A |
| Executive management | Vincent Joseph Tali Du David F Larry Fa Bill Sad Gita Sh Gary Sv |
| Board of directors | Vincent John Th John M Tone B Javade |
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