Solar Sidekicks Podcast
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<p><b>Solar Sidekicks</b> is the go-to podcast for all things solar, serving up essential insights with a friendly, down-to-earth vibe. Hosted by industry professional <b>Pat Southwell</b> and his co-host <b>Lauren Ciconte</b>, each episode explores technical topics, industry regulations, and the real-world challenges faced by solar installers across Australia.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a <b>solar installer</b>, apprentice, or simply interested in solar, Solar Sidekicks keeps you informed, connected, and up to date with what’s happening in the industry. </p>
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Recent Episodes
April 14, 2026
S3E7 - Tony Flint | FranklinWH
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 Franklin throughout), who shares his long journey through the electrical and solar industry and how he’s landed where he is today. They dive into Franklin’s battery offering, what sets it apart, and why it’s gaining traction — plus a shoutout to the ...
March 31, 2026
S3E6 - On the road at Solar & Storage Live
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 about the strong turnout, the technical sessions that really landed, and why the feedback has been so positive so far. They also touch on Lauren’s wedding, her new surname, and the many nickname ideas that may or may not stick. The episode als...
March 8, 2026
S3E5 - Percy Solar
This week on Solar Sidekicks, Pat and Loz are joined by Ash and Teish from Percy Solar for a fun, honest chat about one of the biggest pain points in the industry — solar admin. They get into what Percy Solar actually does, why so many solar businesses get buried in paperwork, and how poor systems, slow processes and bad habits can hold installers back. There’s plenty of chat around outsourcing, offshore support, backstop headaches, CRMs, compliance, and why good admin can make or break a so...
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- What is Solar Sidekicks Podcast?
<p><b>Solar Sidekicks</b> is the go-to podcast for all things solar, serving up essential insights with a friendly, down-to-earth vibe. Hosted by industry professional <b>Pat Southwell</b> and his co-host <b>Lauren Ciconte</b>, each episode explores technical topics, industry regulations, and the real-world challenges faced by solar installers across Australia.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a <b>solar installer</b>, apprentice, or simply interested in solar, Solar Sidekicks keeps you informed, connected, and up to date with what’s happening in the industry. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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