
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 | 66 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

This week we’ve headed north to Castlemaine to sit down with Matt Wilson from Central Spark Victoria — and apparently Lauren thought activewear and shorts were appropriate for a chilly Central Victorian morning.
Matt’s been around solar since the da... more
Pat & Loz are on the road again — this week recording from the brand new Jet Solar HQ on Wellington Road, Rowville. And yes, the signwriting is real.
Jason Dickinson has been quietly running one of the best solar businesses in Melbourne for seven ye... more
After a month off, Pat and Lauren are back for a proper Solar Sidekicks industry catch-up — and there’s plenty to talk about.
First up, they wrap up the first year of the Southwell Solar Installer Nights, from the huge Melbourne opener through to a ... more
Pat & Loz are back in the studio — this time at the new Six Star Plus office in Dandenong South — and they're joined by Nicole Stegmann from Energy Matters.
Nicole's got one of the more colourful backstories we've had on the show — from working at F... more
Pat & Loz are back!!! After a bit of a break (Sydney, then life got busy), the mics are hot again — and we're kicking things off with a big one.
This week on Solar Sidekicks, Pat and Loz are joined by Brendan Laidlaw from CEP Energy for a ripper cha... more
Recorded at the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney, this episode features the brilliant Tiarna Hodge from iStore.
Self-described as the industry’s Wednesday Addams, Tiarna takes us through a 14-year solar career that started as a receptionist at 17 a... more
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
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A practical, industry-forward show focused on solar installation in Australia, with hosts who unpack technical topics, policy changes, and real-world installer challenges. Episodes frequently explore battery storage, rebates, regulatory shifts, and how to run a professional solar business—from design and quoting to training and workforce development. A standout across seasons is the blend of hands-on technical content (battery sizing, wiring, testing, VPPs) with candid industry culture commentary, conference coverage, and a clear emphasis on ethics, accountability, and high professional standards for installers. The format often features live-event moments, guest experts from supplier ecosystems, and updates on education and CPD, making it ... more
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