| Cover | Dec. 01, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36868 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SUNWORKS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001172631 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 01-0592299 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1555 Freedom Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Provo |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84604 |
| City Area Code | (385) |
| Local Phone Number | 497-6955 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | SUNW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
