Microgrid (MG) integrated with Distributed Generation (DG) provides several benefits like reliable,\nsecure, and high efficient of energy supply, while minimizing power loss, deferring expansion\nof power distribution infrastructures, and reduced carbon emission of energy supply etc. to the\ncommunities. Despite of the several benefits, there are several challenges existing due to the integration\nof different characteristics and technology of DG sources in MG network. Power Quality\n(PQ) issue is one of the main technical challenges in MG power system. In order to provide improved\nPQ of energy supply, it is necessary to analyse and quantify the PQ level in MG network.\nThis paper investigates the detail of PQ impacts in a real MG network carried out through an experimental\nanalysis. Voltage and frequency variations/deviations are analysed in both on-grid and\noff-grid mode of MG operation at varying generation and varying load conditions. Similarly unbalance\nvoltage and current level in neutral are estimated at unbalanced PV generation and uneven\nload distribution in MG network. Also current and voltage THD are estimated at different PV\npower level. Finally the results obtained from the analysis are compared to that of Australian\nnetwork standard level.
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