| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2403402 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable (Details) (http://www.idealpower.com/role/AccountsReceivableDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001507957 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Trade receivables | ||
Other receivables | ||
Gross accounts receivable | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ( | ( |
Net accounts receivable | 378,658 | 872,874 |