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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
May 01, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Arista Power, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001424640  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,101,987