Reference is made to the previous stock exchange notices dated 12 October 2022
and 13 October 2022.

Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 24, 2023 -- Alternus Energy Group Plc ("Alternus" or the
"Company") (OSE: ALT), a Transatlantic renewable energy developer and operator,
announces the filing by Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. ("Clean Earth") (NASDAQ:
CLIN), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, of a Proxy
Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to
the previously announced proposed business combination of Alternus and Clean
Earth (the "Proposed Business Combination").

The Proxy Statement includes a preliminary proxy statement with respect to Clean
Earth's stockholder meeting to vote on the Proposed Business Combination.
Although the Proxy Statement is subject to change, it provides important
information about Alternus and Clean Earth as well as the Proposed Business
Combination.

Closing is contingent on customary closing conditions for transactions of this
nature, including Clean Earth shareholder approval following filing of the Proxy
Statement, approval for listing on Nasdaq, and a minimum of $25 million in cash
being available at or before closing. Alternus may waive the minimum cash
condition at its discretion. The transaction is expected to close in the second
quarter of 2023.

Additional information about the contemplated transaction is provided in the
Proxy Statement filed by Clean Earth with the SEC and is available at
www.sec.gov and on the Clean Earth website.

About Alternus Energy Group Plc
Alternus Energy Group Plc is an international vertically integrated independent
power producer (IPP). Headquartered in Ireland, and listed on the Euronext
Growth Oslo, the Company develops, installs, owns, and operates midsized utility
scale solar parks. The Company also has offices in Rotterdam and America.
Alternus Energy aims to own and operate over 3.5 gigawatts of solar parks by the
end of 2025. For more information visit www.alternusenergy.com. 

About Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp.
Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose
of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase,
recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one
or more businesses or entities. For more information visit
www.cleanearthacquisitions.com. 


Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this notice 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. Forward-looking
statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will,"
"estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would,"
"plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook" and similar
expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not
statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding Alternus' growth, prospects and the
market for solar parks and other renewable power sources. These statements are
based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this notice, and on
the current expectations of the respective management teams of Alternus and
Clean Earth and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking
statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to
serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance,
a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and
circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from
assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of
Alternus and Clean Earth. 

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including: 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' business;
inherent risks relating to acquisitions and Alternus' 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' 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; the lack of any assurance or guarantee that
Alternus can raise capital or meet its funding needs; Alternus' limited
operating history; risks relating to operating internationally, include 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 and 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; 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); and other risks and uncertainties, including those
risks to be included under the heading "Risk Factors" in the proxy statement to
be filed by Clean Earth with the SEC and also those included under the heading
"Risk Factors" in Clean Earth's final prospectus relating to its initial public
offering dated February 23, 2022 and Clean Earth's other filings with the SEC.

If any of these risks materialize or Clean Earth's and Alternus' assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied
by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither
Clean Earth nor Alternus presently know, or that neither Clean Earth nor
Alternus currently believe are immaterial, that could also cause actual results
to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition,
forward-looking statements reflect Clean Earth's and Alternus Energy's
expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of
this notice. Clean Earth and Alternus Energy anticipate that subsequent events
and developments will cause Clean Earth's and Alternus Energy's assessments to
change. However, while Clean Earth and Alternus Energy may elect to update these
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Clean Earth and Alternus
Energy specifically disclaim any obligation to do so.  Neither Clean Earth nor
Alternus anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Clean
Earth's and Alternus' assessments to change. However, while Clean Earth and
Alternus may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in
the future, Clean Earth and Alternus specifically disclaim any obligation to do
so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing
Clean Earth's or Alternus' assessments of any date subsequent to the date of
this notice. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the
forward-looking statements.

Additional Information About the Proposed Business Combination and Where to Find
It 
In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, Clean Earth intends to
file relevant materials with the with the SEC, including a proxy statement.
Clean Earth urges its investors, shareholders and other interested persons to
read, when available, the proxy statement filed with the SEC and documents
incorporated by reference therein because these documents will contain important
information about Clean Earth, Alternus Energy and the Proposed Business
Combination. The final proxy statement a proxy card and other relevant documents
will be mailed to the shareholders of Clean Earth as of the record date
established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination and will contain
important information about the Proposed Business Combination and related
matters. Shareholders of Clean Earth and other interested persons are advised to
read, when available, these materials (including any amendments or supplements
thereto) and any other relevant documents in connection with Clean Earth's
solicitation of proxies for the meeting of shareholders to be held to approve,
among other things, the Proposed Business Combination because they will contain
important information about Clean Earth, Alternus Energy and the Proposed
Business Combination. Shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the
preliminary proxy statement, the final proxy statement and other relevant
materials in connection with the transaction without charge, once available, at
the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Clean Earth
Acquisition Corp., Attention: Martha Ross, CFO & COO, telephone: (800) 508-1531.
The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites
referenced in this Notice is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a
part of, this notice.

Participants in the Solicitation
Clean Earth, Alternus Energy and their respective directors and executive
officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Clean
Earth's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination.
Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Clean Earth and
their ownership of Clean Earth common stock is set forth in Clean Earth's final
prospectus filed with the SEC on November 19, 2021, in connection with Clean
Earth's initial public offering. Information regarding the persons who may,
under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Clean
Earth's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination will
be s included in the proxy statement that Clean Earth intends to file with the
SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the
solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposed Business Combination
will be included in the proxy statement that Clean Earth intends to file with
the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.

No Offer or Solicitation
This notice is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or
authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed
business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in
any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any
such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means
of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.


Alternus Energy Investor Contact:
Investor Relations
ir@alternusenergy.com
Tel:+1-913-815-1557

Clean Earth Investor Contact: 
Matthew Devereaux
Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp.
inbound@cleanearthacquisitions.com
Tel: +1-800-508-1531

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