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The coronavirus outbreak has generated large-scale disturbances across the global economy, causing unprecedented damage to industries, especially the energy & power industry. Having up-to-date information on different markets is vital for the survival of any business in such difficult times. We, at Fortune Business Insights™, offer in-depth market research reports, comprehensively analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your business. Click here to get the short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on this Virtual Power Plant Market. 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