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
Latest Episodes
S3E14 - iStore - Tiarna Hodge
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 reception...
S3E13 – GreenSketch at Smart Energy
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 educat...
S3E12 - 2026 Sydney Solar Cutters Networking Drinks
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 ...
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S3E11 - 2026 Excellence Awards Finalists
S3E11 – Smart Energy Awards FinalistsIn 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 qu...
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S3E10 - Startups at Solar & Storage Live
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 a...
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