Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation (Details)

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Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based Compensation $ 78,478 $ 97,684
Tecogen | Amended Plan | Stock Options    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Shares of common stock reserved for future issuance 3,838,750  
Number of shares remaining available for future issuance 1,973,236