A homeowner and finance influencer showed how investing in solar panels can take a big bite out of monthly energy bills.
Creator Queenie Tan (@InvestWithQueenie) shared a short clip on TikTok breaking down how much she saved on energy after installing the technology on her property in Australia.
@investwithqueenie Are solar panels worth it? Here are my real numbers after 1 year ☀️⚡️ Do you reckon solar is worth it where you live, yes or no? 👇 (And if you're curious how I tracked it, I used @Billroo to stay on top of my spending.) #solarpanels #electricitybill #energysavings #sustainability #solarpanelsworthit ♬ original sound - Queenie Tan
"Are solar panels worth it?" she said. "Here's how much I saved in one year."
Tan explained that she installed solar panels in June 2025, and because she has a small home, the solar panel system only cost AU$5,525 (US$3,962) to install. According to her calculations, she has already seen significant savings since upgrading.
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"Before I had solar panels, I spent AU$841 (US$603) on electricity from August to December 2024," Tan said. "And from August to December 2025, I spent AU$372 (US$266) on electricity."
Major savings like this are not unusual for homeowners who invest in clean solar energy. To find out how a solar panel system can transform your power bill, connect with EnergySage to get solar information, quick installation estimates, and even compare quotes.
In total, Tan saw AU$469 (US$336) in savings in just five months. When projecting for a whole year, Tan would likely have saved over AU$1,100 (US$789).
Even better, Tan calculated that she will likely break even on the solar panel investment after just four-and-a-half years. After that, all of the clean energy generated from the system is essentially free.
"So is it worth it? For me, I think so," Tan concluded.
If this homeowner's testimonial has you excited about solar energy, consider using EnergySage's free tools to learn more and even save up to US$10,000 on the cost of installing panels.
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