| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2408403 - Disclosure - Debt (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) (http://www.ascentsolar.com/role/DebtScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001350102 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2015-12-31 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2016 | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
Thereafter | |
Total maturities |