CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Loss Attributable to Acorn Energy, Inc. Shareholders	$ (5,527)	$ (7,174)	$ (9,831)	$ (12,149)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	88	(344)	166	(392)
Comprehensive loss	(5,439)	(7,518)	(9,665)	(12,541)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(2)	(15)	0	(5)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Acorn Energy, Inc. shareholders	$ (5,441)	$ (7,533)	$ (9,665)	$ (12,546)