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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 21, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Tecogen Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001537435    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,803,096  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 64,151,541