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
S2E26 - 2025 Recap: Unfiltered
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🎙️ S2, Ep26 — 2025 Recap: Unfiltered
It’s the final episode of Season 2 — and we’re going out with a bang. There’s laughs, recaps, corrections, and a huge announcement about something that’s been missing from the industry for way too long: a national event series with zero sales pitches and maximum value for sparkies, installers and anyone who wants to do things properly.
Also in this ep:
– 📉 A quick correction on those battery rebate numbers from Ep 25
– 🛠️ A look at the Solar Apprenticeship Workflow, now live
– 🔥 Our most popular episodes, biggest guests and the weirdest things that happened in 2025
– 📊 Spotify Wrapped: thank you Estonia and whoever’s still using an iPhone 4
– 🎧 Behind-the-scenes moments (like what Pat does in the edit bay and how Lauren handles rogue phones on the desk)
If you’ve listened all year — or even just once — thanks heaps for being part of it.
🎧 Hit play to hear the big news and get one last hit of Sidekicks for 2025.