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Solar Sidekicks Podcast

Pat Southwell
Cheaper Home Battery Rebate
Electric Vehicles
Battery Rebate
Solar Industry
Batteries
Sigenergy
Solar Victoria
Battery Storage
Inspections and Compliance
Backstop (ausnet Victoria)
EV Council
Gas Industry
Goodwe
Battery Testing
Opensolar
Installer Knights
Amber
Solar Admin
Franklin
High Voltage Battery

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Representative from Smart Commercial Energy
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Jason Cheng
Co-founder of Teapower, startup presenting portable energy storage and on-vehicle charging solutions
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Shane Bridges
Representative of OpenSolar
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Episode: S3E9 - Shane Bridges | OpenSolar
Mark Kavanagh
Owner/Representative of MC Electrical
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Episode: S3E8 - MC Electrical | Mark and Yorick
Tony Flint
Guest from Franklin, explaining Franklin products and market strategy
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Episode: S3E7 - Tony Flint | FranklinWH
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Speaker from ESV; expert on electrical summation and switchboards
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S3E10 - Startups at Solar & Storage Live
Q: What does Charge Next Door do and how does it work?
It's a decentralized app where hosts can list their chargers and EV drivers can find, filter, and book them; payments are handled in-app via Stripe or Apple Pay, and hosts receive a 10% cut from charging fees.
S3E4 - Lliam Ricketts - Supply Partners
Q: What is the rationale behind pushing for national accreditation of solar sales professionals?
To separate the ethical, high-integrity salespeople from 'cowboys,' provide a measurable credential, and give installers and consumers a safer, more transparent marketplace.
S3E4 - Lliam Ricketts - Supply Partners
Q: How did the partnership with Supply Partners come about and what does it enable for Installer Nights?
It solidified a formal principal-partner relationship that helps provide technical content and education within Installer Nights, ensuring the events stay meaningful and not just sales pitches.
S2E23 - Sigenergy Recall
Q: What was the industry impact of the SIG recall?
It caused a recall affecting multiple models, prompted quick regulatory communication, and required extensive coordination among installers, distributors, and regulators to replace units and manage stock while maintaining customer relations.
S3E7 - Tony Flint | FranklinWH
Q: What makes Franklin's gateway system central to running a home's energy setup?
The gateway acts as the hub that connects PV, batteries, the grid, and a generator, optimizing which source powers the home and how storage is managed for efficiency and resilience.

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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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