Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA | Final Investment Decision and operational update

21 Dec 2022 08:00 CET

Oslo, Norway, 21 December 2022: Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA's ("Cloudberry" or
the "Company") power producing assets consists of 27 hydropower and 3 wind
assets in Norway and Sweden, with a total capacity of 148 MW. After full
takeover of Hån windfarm earlier this month Cloudberry estimates an annual
production of minimum 500 GWh for next year, and Cloudberry is fully funded for
minimum total of 1,000 GWh.

Cloudberry is pleased to announce the following update related to selected key
activities:

Final Investment Decision ("FID") on Kafjärden (on-shore wind, SE-3)

· Cloudberry has taken the final investment decision on Kafjärden (renamed
Sundby Windpark AB) and signed a turbine agreement with Vestas.
· Cloudberry plans to install 32.4 MW (9 Vestas turbines with an effect of 3.6
MW each). The expected annual production is 89 GWh with a long-term ~97% uptime
guarantee from Vestas.
· Total capex including development cost and contingency is estimated to EUR
50 million.
· Cloudberry will reuse a significant portion of the existing infrastructure
(low nature and environment impact) and expects the project to be in operation
already by the end of 2023.


Stenkalles (shallow-water wind in SE-3)

· The project has received a two-year license extension from Swedish
authorities.
· Based on the extension, Hafslund and Cloudberry (50/50 owners) have decided
to spend additional time to optimize project economics and reduce risk.  The
expected operational date is pushed to 2025/2026.

Øvre Kvemma (hydro in NO-5)

· Construction progressing according to time and cost.
· The complex tunnel-drilling activities are completed.  Construction of the
power plant is estimated to be completed during 2023 and revenue generation in
H1 2024.

Munkhyttan (on-shore wind in SE-3)

· Final procurement is on-going and progressing according to plan.
· Cloudberry expects a final investment decision first half of 2023 and
production in 2024.

Odal Vind (on-shore wind in NO-1)

· 33 of 34 turbines in production (97%).  One turbine is expected to be
replaced under the turbine guarantee with Siemens-Gamesa.

Hån (on-shore wind NO-1)

· All five Vestas turbines are handed over and in production.  Project
completed on time and budget, with high attention to ESG.  One turbine is
currently under inspection. The Vestas guarantee of 97% uptime is in effect.

Production volumes

· So far in fourth quarter of 2022, Cloudberry has a net production
(proportionate volume) of 86 GWh. Cloudberry will shortly launch a production
graph with daily volume updates on the website (www.cloudberry.no).

Proposed changes in Norwegian renewables taxation

· On Friday 16 December 2022, the Government sent its proposal for the
implementation of the ground rent tax for onshore wind on public consultation.
The consultation period ends on 15 March 2023. The proposal did not contain
material changes compared to the draft, and the Government states they will
implement the tax as of 1 January 2023.
· On Monday 19 December 2022, a Governmental appointed panel released their
comprehensive report on the Norwegian tax system. In the report, the panel
discusses ground rent tax on both wind and hydro, hereunder small-scale hydro.
On wind, the panel proposes the implementation of ground rent tax for onshore
wind, but their proposal contain measures that will not have equally adverse
impact such as the current proposal from the Government. Another recommendation
is that the threshold for ground rent tax on hydro power is reduced to 1.5 MW.
This echoes the suggestions of a previous panel that did not get political
support.
· Cloudberry will continue to work closely with the industry, industry
associations and other stakeholders to influence the outcome. We have met with
the political parties at the Parliament and the Ministry of Finance, expressing
our concern with the suggestion and provided alternatives that will have less
adverse impact for the transition to renewable energy.

For further information, visit our company and IR website www.cloudberry.no or
contact:
Anders Lenborg, CEO, +47 93413130, al@cloudberry.no
Christian Helland, CVO, +47 418 80 000, ch@cloudberry.no
Ole-Kristofer Bragnes, Senior Financial Officer, +47 917 03 415,
okb@cloudberry.no
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5
-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

About Cloudberry Clean Energy:
Cloudberry is a renewable energy company operating in the Nordics and in
accordance with local traditions. The Company owns, develops, and operates
hydropower plants and wind farms in Norway and Sweden. Cloudberry is powering
the energy transition to a sustainable future by providing new renewable energy
today and for future generations. The Company believes in a fundamental long
-term demand for renewable energy in Europe. With this as a fundament,
Cloudberry is building a sustainable, scalable, efficient, and profitable
platform for creation of shareholder value. Cloudberry`s shares are traded on
Oslo Stock Exchange's main list (Oslo Børs), supported by strong owners and led
by an experienced team and board. The Company has offices in Oslo, Norway (main
office), Karlstad, Gothenburg and Eskilstuna, Sweden. To learn more about
Cloudberry, go to www.cloudberry.no

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