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Mar. 31, 2019
Apr. 30, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
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-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,839,746