Alternus Clean Energy Continues Deleveraging Program by Removing Additional $30 Million of Debt, Improving Shareholder Equity by Approximately $4 Million

New York, New York-(November 12, 2024) - Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALCE) ("ALCE", "Company") announces that it recently completed the sale of certain of its SPVs to Alternus Energy Group Plc. ("AEG") a majority shareholder of the Company. As a result, the Company has removed approximately $30 million in debt and payables from the consolidated financials and improved ALCE's shareholder equity by approximately $4 million.

ALCE has now reduced total debt by approximately $130 million, with resultant improvement in shareholders' equity of over $50 million with recent divestments and discontinuation of non-core or no longer economic activities. The Company is moving to widen its business activities and revenue streams beyond an exclusive focus on utility solar, in high margin and equity return segments such as microgrids, battery storage and other clean energy operations.

In addition, ALCE has relocated its headquarters from Ft. Mill, SC to 17 State Street, New York, NY to be closer to its financial partners and the investment community.

Vincent Browne, Chief Executive Officer of Alternus, stated: "The sale of these assets to AEG is another step in our broader effort to reduce debt, improve shareholder equity and position the Company for growth. Solidifying our position with Nasdaq is a crucial step in ensuring we have access to the equity capital we need to execute our strategy of evolving from an exclusive focus on utility scale solar to that of a more comprehensive energy provider going forward. We are also excited to announce our move to New York, NY, which will put us close to the capital markets and investment community."

Full details of the transaction can be found in the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8^th.

About Alternus Clean Energy Inc.

The Company is a transatlantic clean energy independent power producer (IPP). We currently develop, install, own and operate utility scale solar parks in America and Europe. Our highly motivated and dynamic team at Alternus have achieved rapid growth in recent years. Our vision is to become a leading provider of 24/7 clean energy delivering a sustainable future of renewable power with people and planet in harmony. Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALCE). AEG is listed on the Euronext Growth Oslo exchange and headquartered in Ireland, while Alternus Clean Energy, Inc. is listed on Nasdaq and headquartered in the US. They remain as two separate legal entities.

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