Oct 28, 202622 minS3
"It's lonely being a spark." Only Panels goes on the road. Dan Holliday and Michael Stott set up in the corner of the Elite Sparking Krew (ESK) annual Curry Night, the "Annual Sparky Get Together" held the same night as...
technology
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
Hosted by Michael Stott and Dan Holliday · technology · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
The place where solar installers talk real solar. Hosted by Michael Stott from East Renewables and Dan Holliday from DMH Electrical and Renewables, we’re here to lift the lid on what’s actually happening in the UK renewables industry.From solar panel installs to battery storage, EV charging, in-roof vs on-roof systems, G99 applications, DNO headaches, and the gear we rate (and slate) — it’s all on the table.Our mission? To bring together as many fellow installers as possible — to share knowledge, challenge poor practices, and help raise standards across the industry.
Pitch Analysis
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
Required Score
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats.
Signup to Generate a PitchQuestions about Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
What is Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats about?
The place where solar installers talk real solar. Hosted by Michael Stott from East Renewables and Dan Holliday from DMH Electrical and Renewables, we’re here to lift the lid on what’s actually happening in the UK renewables industry.
Who hosts Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats?
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats is hosted by Michael Stott and Dan Holliday. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
What has Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats covered recently?
Recent episodes include "SE3EP4 - It's Lonely Being a Spark: Live at the ESK Curry Night" (28 October 2026, 22 minutes), "SE3EP3 - Nowhere to Hide: Running a Solar Install Business" (21 October 2026, 20 minutes), and "Whats coming in Season 3?" (19 October 2026, 1 minute).
How often does Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats publish?
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 27 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats?
Booking probability for Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats?
The strongest fits for Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats has a technology audience and around 1,600 subscribers on YouTube.
About the host
Michael Stott and Dan Holliday hosts Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats, a technology podcast with 27 episodes published.
Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
- Oct 21, 202620 minS3
What does it actually take to run a solar install business in 2026? Live from the LONGi stand at Solar & Storage Live 2026, five people who do it every day talk customers, leads, kit, admin and standards. Sam Waxman...
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
Whats coming in Season 3?
Oct 19, 20261 minThe best bits from three days on the LONGi stand at Solar & Storage Live 2026 17 guests, one sofa, and a host who was "slightly hungover". Hats, mortgages, meetings about meetings, a Jacuzzi… and one installer who...
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
Short Circuit EP1 - Is Plug-In Solar Actually Dangerous? Cory Mac Investigates
Oct 18, 20266 minS3Cory Mac from Oy Electrical called the plug-in solar brands "sellouts" and planned a video on why he wouldn't touch it. Then installers across Europe got in touch, and he went to Germany to see real systems for himself...
- Oct 14, 202620 minS3
Is plug-in solar a sellout or the entry point to renewables for millions of UK homes? Live from the LONGi stand at Solar & Storage Live 2026, Dan Holliday and Michael Stott sit down with Aaron from Anker SOLIX. YouTuber...
View More
- Oct 7, 202621 minS3
️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts.In this episode: Season 3 starts here! Back in the DMH office, Michael and Dan decompress after hosting the Only...
- Jun 24, 202631 minS2
🎙️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts. In this episode:🔹 The ongoing nightmare of G99 DNO applications, specific struggles with Northern Power Grid...
- Jun 24, 202631 minS2
<p>🎙️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts. In this episode:🔹 The ongoing nightmare of G99 DNO applications, specific struggles with Northern Power...
- Jun 17, 20269 minS2
<p>🎙️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts. In this episode:</p><p>🔹 We sit down with Sam Waxman, Managing Director of Waxman Energy, to reflect on his...
- Jun 6, 202613 minS2
<p>🎙️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts.In this episode:🔹 We stack into Aaron's dodgy van at the Waxman event day to talk about the massive shift...
- May 20, 202659 minS2
<p>🎙️ Welcome to Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, the podcast for solar PV professionals and enthusiasts.</p><p>In this episode, Michael and Dan sit down with Sarah Wallace from LONGi Solar to break down the latest...
Episode #1
Season 2 EP1 – Save the Date 23rd April - Roof Ripping, G99s, and Giving Back to the Industry
Apr 8, 202612 minS2<p>Season 2 is officially LIVE! First off, a massive thank you to everyone who tuned into Season 1. Honestly, the number of views and listens we had was overwhelming. We started this to help the industry, and seeing how...
- Oct 29, 202517 minS1
<p>We’re back at it again — this time live from the brand-new Apprentice 121 Training Centre, officially signed off by EAL and ready to deliver accredited solar, EV, and electrical training.</p><p>Join Mike, Dan, and...
Episode #14
EP15 - Built to Last: Alpha ESS G3, Safety Upgrades & C&I with Mark Hale (at Waxman Energy)
Oct 22, 202529 minS1<p>Alpha ESS UK MD Mark Hale joins us at Waxman Energy. We dive into the G3 range, new heated UL9540 batteries, installer support, and C&I solutions like H50 (parallel up to 10). We touch on Octopus Intelligent Flux...
- Oct 15, 202551 minS1
<p>We hijack The Renewables Podcast studio to sit down with Mark Allison — the force behind Apprentice 121, Powersonic, and one of the most connected voices in the UK electrical industry. We talk about the brand-new...
- Oct 8, 202547 minS1
<p>Three mics. One office. No filter.<br>Jay joins Mike & Dan back in the DMH HQ for a brutally honest chat about what life’s really like inside the business. From HGV driving to PV installs, broken panels, red-tape...
- Oct 1, 202539 minS1
<p>We’re live at Solar & Storage Live 2025 with highlights straight from the NEC show floor. In this episode Michael dives into the brand-new AlphaESS G3 and H30/H50 storage systems, visits the Doncaster Cables stand...
- Sep 22, 202543 minS1
<p>We’ve dropped this one a day early ahead of Solar & Storage Live!</p><p>In Episode 11 of Only Panels – Solar Installer Chats, Michael and Dan are joined by Phil Joly from Van der Valk Solar Systems to talk about all...
Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
🎙️EP10 – How Big Should Your Solar System Be? With Oli from Zinc Electrical
Sep 17, 202551 minS0<p>In this episode of Only Panels, Michael and Dan are joined by Oli from Zinc Electrical to unpack one of the biggest questions in solar: how do you size a solar PV system properly?</p><p>We kick things off with...
- Sep 10, 202531 minS1
<p>SolarEdge has been a household name in solar installs for years. Optimisers, panel-level monitoring, fire safety integration, strong warranties — it was the system many of us trusted and fitted as standard.</p><p>But...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
B
Ben Price
former British Army Intelligence Corps soldier, men's coach and initiator, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
M
Michael Stott
Managing Director, Waterfall Asset Management
S
Sarah Wallace
Certified Full Spectrum Birthworker, Certified Childbirth Educator, Star Heating and Cooling
S
Sam Waxman
Waxman Energy
Best industries to pitch Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats for
PitchCentric classifies Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Similar Podcasts
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
The Renewables Podcast
30~426 listeners81% similar
Watts Up Solar Podcast
22~315 listeners80% similar
Unplugged Live - DIY Solar
23~334 listeners80% similar
Straight-Talk Solar Cast
36~515 listeners79% similar
Solar Sidekicks Podcast
26~369 listeners79% similar
Just Another Solar Podcast
29~413 listeners79% similar
Podcasts like Only Panels - Solar Installer Chats
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ