
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, tac... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Recorded at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney, this episode kicks off a full day of podcasting from the Solar Sidekicks booth.
Pat and Lauren sit down with Kat and Richard from GreenSketch to chat about solar quoting, homeowner education, instal... more
Recorded live at the Solar Cutters networking event in Sydney before Smart Energy Conference, this episode is absolute chaos from the very start.
Pat can’t hear the intro music, Jo accidentally jumps on the mic and does the opening intro herself, an... more
S3E11 – Smart Energy Awards Finalists
In 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 quick chat with Australian wicketk... more
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 chargi... more
S3E9 – Live at Solar & Storage Live with Shane Bridges from OpenSolar
Our first ever live stage podcast, recorded at Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane.
Pat Southwell and Lauren O’Neill sit down with Shane Bridges from OpenSolar for a fun and honest ... more
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 in the sola... more
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 to as Frankli... more
In this special live episode from Solar & Storage Live in Brisbane, Pat and Lauren O’Neil hit the podcast booth for a fun recap of the last few big weeks in solar.
They look back on the first two Installer Nights in Melbourne and Wodonga, chat abou... more
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A practical, field-oriented show focused on solar installation, storage, and policy in Australia. Across episodes, conversations routinely center on technical topics (battery testing, inverter behavior, VPPs), market dynamics (rebates, regulation, installer nights, calibration of pricing), and frontline challenges faced by installers and distributors. A standout aspect is the hosts' hands-on, community-driven approach—frequent live recordings, real-world case discussions, and a clear emphasis on ethics, transparency, and workforce development within a fast-evolving sector. Potential listeners include installers, tradespeople progressing into project roles, solar business owners, and supplier partners seeking practical insights, regulatory u... more
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