What You Need Before Renting
Renting TRON energy is simple, but you’ll need a few things ready:
A TRON wallet — TronLink (browser extension), Trust Wallet, or any wallet that supports TRX. This is the address that will receive the delegated energy.
TRX for payment — Rental providers charge in TRX. A standard USDT transfer’s worth of energy costs approximately 2.28 TRX at current market rates.
Your TRON address — The T-address (starts with “T”) where you want the energy delegated. This is the address you’ll send transactions from.
How Much Energy Do You Need?
The amount of energy required depends on the type of transaction:
| Transaction Type | Energy Required | ~Cost if Burned |
|---|---|---|
| USDT transfer (existing wallet) | ~65,000 | ~6.5 TRX |
| USDT transfer (new wallet) | ~131,000 | ~13.1 TRX |
| USDC / other TRC-20 transfer | ~65,000 | ~6.5 TRX |
| SunSwap / DeFi interaction | 100,000–500,000 | 10–50 TRX |
| Simple TRX transfer | 0 (uses bandwidth) | ~1 TRX bandwidth |
Step-by-Step: Rent TRON Energy
Go to the Buy page
Open TronScan.energy/buy. Select Energy as your resource type and enter the amount you need (e.g., 65,000 for a standard USDT transfer).
Choose your rental duration
Select Hours for one-off transactions (1h is cheapest for a single transfer) or Days for ongoing usage. The system will compare prices across all providers for your chosen timeframe.
Compare and pick the best price
The results table shows every available provider sorted by total cost in TRX. You can see the unit price (SUN per energy), plan type (Variable vs Fixed), and minimum quantities. Pick the cheapest option that meets your needs.
Complete the rental on the provider’s platform
Click “Visit” to go to the provider’s website. Paste your TRON address, confirm the amount, and pay in TRX. Most providers deliver the energy delegation within seconds.
Send your transaction
With energy now delegated to your address, your USDT or TRC-20 transfer will use the rented energy automatically. No extra configuration needed — the TRON network prioritizes delegated energy over burning TRX.
Live Prices Right Now
Here are the current cheapest providers for 65,000 energy (1 USDT transfer), 1-hour rental:
| # | Provider | Unit Price (SUN) | Total Cost (TRX) | USD Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
TronMax
|
35 SUN | 2.28 TRX | ~$0.23 |
| 2 |
Tronenergy.market
|
40 SUN | 2.60 TRX | ~$0.26 |
| 3 |
FeeSaver
|
42 SUN | 2.73 TRX | ~$0.27 |
| 4 |
Itrx.io
|
42 SUN | 2.73 TRX | ~$0.27 |
| 5 |
Energyfather
|
44 SUN | 2.86 TRX | ~$0.29 |
Prices update in real time. See full comparison →
Pro Tips for Maximum Savings
Batch your transactions
If you know you’ll need multiple transfers, rent energy for a longer duration (e.g., 1 day instead of 1 hour). Multi-day plans often have lower per-unit costs, and you can use the energy for as many transactions as you need during the rental period.
Compare before every rental
Energy market prices fluctuate throughout the day based on supply and demand. The cheapest provider at 9 AM may not be the cheapest at 3 PM. Check TronScan.energy before each rental to ensure you’re getting the best rate.
Consider Variable vs Fixed plans
Variable (flex) plans let you rent any amount and are priced per unit. Fixed plans come in preset packages (e.g., 65,000 energy for 1 day) and sometimes offer better rates for standard amounts. Both appear in our comparison — the cheapest is always shown first.
For high-volume users: stake your own TRX
If you make more than 10–20 transactions per day, it may be more cost-effective to stake your own TRX under Stake 2.0. You’ll generate energy daily at zero marginal cost. The trade-off is locking your TRX for the unstaking period.
Ready to Start Saving?
Compare energy prices across 14+ platforms and rent in under 2 minutes.
Common Questions
Can I rent energy for someone else?
Yes. When renting, you enter the recipient’s TRON address — it doesn’t have to be your own. This is useful for businesses that need to fund transactions on behalf of users.
What happens when the rental expires?
The delegated energy is automatically reclaimed by the provider when the rental period ends. Any unused energy simply returns to the staker. If you try to send a transaction after expiry without energy, the network will fall back to burning TRX.
Is there a minimum amount?
Each provider has different minimums. Some allow as little as 10,000 energy, while others require 32,000+ or sell in fixed packages. The Buy comparison page shows minimum quantities for each provider.
Which platforms does TronScan.energy compare?
We aggregate live prices from Feee.io, Tronify, TronEnergize, TronEnergy.Market, JustLend, TronPulse, itrx.io, TronSave, EnergyFather, TronZap, TronDiscount, Brutus.finance, and more. New platforms are added regularly.
Do I need to create an account?
No. TronScan.energy is a free comparison tool — no registration required. Most rental providers also work without accounts: you simply pay TRX to an on-chain address and receive energy delegation instantly.