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.