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DEI Document
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Aug. 02, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name ACORN ENERGY, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key   0000880984  
Current Fiscal Year End Date   --12-31  
Entity Filer Category   Accelerated Filer  
Document Type   10-Q  
Document Period End Date   Jun. 30, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus   2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus   Q2  
Amendment Flag   false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     17,926,752
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer   No  
Entity Voluntary Filers   No  
Entity Current Reporting Status   Yes