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Episode Synopsis
No guest? No worries. In this jam-packed episode, Pat and Lauren catch up on all the wild weather, long days, solo installs, and industry shake-ups that have defined the past few weeks.The big topic: Aldi Solar. Yep — Aldi has entered the solar game with its own branded inverter and battery systems, plus a tie-in with Bunnings. Pat and Lauren break down what this means for quality, pricing, and the future of the trade. Is it just another race to the bottom, or a sign of where solar is headed?Also in this episode:– The GoodWe inverter recall and how they’ve handled it– WorkSafe Month and real-world safetyPat Southwell: takeaways from the rooftop (& a toastie)– A big shoutout to GoodWe’s new brand ambassador, cricketer Alex Carey — and why this actually feels different from the usual celebrity solar promos– Lauren’s nearly-finished Cert II, Pat’s new EV5 GT (luxury & roof racks together), and navigating charger dramas– Plus: a few rogue calls to industry legends Blair Pester and Brad McDonald, with some surprisingly wholesome results📍 Recorded at the Solar Sidekicks Studio🎧 A proper catch-up between mates — smart, salty, and seriously solar.
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