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.
Episodes
52 episodes
S3E5 - Percy Solar
S3E3 - Shane Jurgenstein | Goodwe
S3E2 - Ben Jones | Amber Electric
S3E1 — Michael Shaughnessy
S2E26 - 2025 Recap: Unfiltered
S2E25 - Battery Rebate Shakeup
S2E24 - James Hazell | Fronius
S2E23 - Sigenergy Recall
S2E22 - Nigel Morris | Smart Energy Council
S2E21 - George Auchterlonie | REST Energy
S2E20 - Middle Aisle Solar
S2E19 – Tom Gay | Origin Energy
S2E18 - Pat Southwell | Southwell Solar Inspections
S2E17 - Ben Wright | Solar Victoria
S2E16 - Solar Integrity Luke Fraser, Brett Emo & Bobbi McKibbin
S2E15 - Justin Lewis | Peak Energy Group
S2E13 - Roshan Ramnarain | Energy Matters
S2E14 - The Calm Before the Storm
S2E12 - NSW PDRS Pain
S2E11 - Kosta Bourandanis | Solar Cutters
S2E10 - Smart Energy Conference
S2E9 - Ausnet | Mary Masters
S2E8 - United Energy, Powercor and CitiPower
S2E7 - Kirsty Newman | Sunshine State Solar