Solar Sidekicks Podcast
Solar Sidekicks is the go-to podcast for all things solar, serving up essential insights with a friendly, down-to-earth vibe. Hosted by industry professional Pat Southwell and his co-host Lauren Ciconte, each episode explores technical topics, industry regulations, and the real-world challenges faced by solar installers across Australia.
Together they share practical knowledge from the field, tackle important issues affecting the industry, and stand up for what’s right by helping voices be heard on topics that can hit solar installers hard. They also highlight some of the great people working in the industry and help listeners stay across the constant changes in this fast-evolving sector.
Whether you’re a solar installer, apprentice, or simply interested in solar, Solar Sidekicks keeps you informed, connected, and up to date with what’s happening in the industry.
Solar Sidekicks Podcast
Latest Episodes
S3E11 - 2026 Excellence Awards Finalists
S3E11 – Smart Energy Awards FinalistsIn this episode of Solar Sidekicks, Pat and Lauren are back on the podcast stage at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney for a busy day one wrap-up.We kick things off with a qu...
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S3E10 - Startups at Solar & Storage Live
Recorded live from the floor at Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane, this episode is all about the startups, new ideas, and people trying to push the solar industry forward.Pat and Lauren spend day two chatting with businesses working a...
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S3E9 - Shane Bridges | OpenSolar
S3E9 – Live at Solar & Storage Live with Shane Bridges from OpenSolarOur first ever live stage podcast, recorded at Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane.Pat Southwell and Lauren O’Neill sit down with Shane Bridges from ...
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S3E8 - MC Electrical | Mark and Yorick
At Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane, Pat and Lauren are joined by Mark and Yorick from MC Electrical for a smart, funny and seriously informative chat about batteries, testing, factory visits and what really matters when choosing products i...
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S3E7 - Tony Flint | FranklinWH
We’re on the road at Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane, recording live from the event and soaking up everything happening across the industry.In this episode, Pat and Loz sit down with Tony Flint from FranklinWH (you’ll hear it referred ...
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