diff --git a/api/actions/placeact.php b/api/actions/placeact.php
index c2f88ee..68f9103 100644
--- a/api/actions/placeact.php
+++ b/api/actions/placeact.php
@@ -10,6 +10,10 @@ $player = new Player(getRequestUser());
 
 $place = new Place($VARS["id"] * 1);
 
+if ($player->energy->getEnergy() == 0) {
+    sendJsonResp($Strings->get("You don't have enough energy!", false), "ERROR");
+}
+
 if ($place->isClaimed()) {
     if ($place->getTeamID() == $player->getTeamID()) {
         // Same teams, player is defending