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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
S3E10 - Startups at Solar & Storage Live
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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 across EV charging, battery safety, thermal storage, installer support, recycling and smarter energy solutions.
In this episode we speak with:
TPower – commercial EV charging solutions
https://www.t-power.com.au
Charge Next Door – peer-to-peer EV charging
https://www.charge-next-door.com
Thermal Dawn – thermal storage and heat pump technology
https://www.thermaldawn.com
Solar Subbies – helping retailers and installers connect properly
https://solarsubbies.com.au
Adoxima – battery separator technology focussed on safer lithium batteries
https://www.adoxima.com
MyNu Energy – smarter home energy management solutions
https://mynuenergy.com
Night Glow Manufacturing – recycled off-grid and manufacturing products
https://nightglowmanufacturing.com
This one’s a bit different to our usual format. Plenty of quick chats, laughs, industry banter, and a look at what’s coming next in solar and storage.
If you want to hear what people are building behind the scenes of the industry, this is well worth a listen.