Andalay Solar S-1 24 Jan 14 IPO registration Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Andalay Solar, Inc.	'	'
Document Type	'S-1	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	103,044,402	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$6,600,000
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001347452	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
				Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
				Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$379,476	$127,385	$1,346,777	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	33,779	365,845	1,096,580	'	'	'
Other receivables	42	121,990	469,469	'	'	'
Inventory, net	1,056,941	995,713	4,172,809	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	223,352	420,108	978,709	'	'	'
Assets of discontinued operations	'	10,896	87,455	'	'	'
Assets held for sale – discontinued operations	'	'	18,293	'	'	'
Total current assets	1,693,590	2,041,937	8,170,092	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	19,094	46,877	196,718	'	'	'
Patents, net	1,273,813	1,329,046	103,920	'	'	'
Other assets, net	156,067	183,258	851,650	'	'	'
Assets of discontinued operations – long-term	200,000	200,000	209,913	'	'	'
Total assets	3,342,564	3,801,118	9,532,293	'	'	'
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	4,305,865	3,329,537	3,865,039	'	'	'
Accrued liabilities	67,853	488,956	428,813	'	'	'
Accrued warranty	331,390	329,680	217,812	'	'	'
Common stock warrant liability	'	9	317,490	'	'	'
Credit facility	350,000	'	92,266	'	'	'
Capital lease obligations – current portion	1,288	4,385	4,699	'	'	'
Note payable – current portion	'	'	283,252	'	'	'
Liabilities of discontinued operations – short-term	990,933	1,052,819	1,308,820	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	6,047,329	5,205,386	6,518,191	'	'	'
Capital lease obligations, less current portion	'	328	4,713	'	'	'
Convertible note – long term	201,363	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations	'	'	10,200	'	'	'
Total liabilities	6,248,692	5,205,714	6,533,104	'	'	'
Commitments, contingencies and subsequent events	'	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible redeemable preferred stock	'	'	'	180,468	983,747	1,024,952
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000, 100,000,000, and 100,000,000 shares authorized; 91,931,852, 26,924,643 and 16,040,581 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	91,932	26,925	16,041	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	78,298,140	76,455,054	72,683,781	'	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-82,766,982	-79,611,493	-70,451,856	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	-4,111,548	-2,388,343	2,999,189	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$3,342,564	$3,801,118	$9,532,293	'	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
			Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0	$0	'	'
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	'	'	800	0	950	0	0	'	'
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, share outstanding	'	'	800	0	950	0	0	'	'
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.00	$0.00
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, shares issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,243	2,273
Convertible redeemable preferred stock, shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,243	2,273
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares issued	26,924,643	16,040,581	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding	26,924,643	16,040,581	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net revenue	$156,630	$838,446	$367,870	$4,469,997	$5,222,248	$11,429,383
Cost of goods sold	167,891	1,063,538	407,359	4,486,541	5,249,121	10,380,051
Gross profit	-11,261	-225,092	-39,489	-16,544	-26,873	1,049,332
Operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and marketing	201,590	536,463	804,048	1,627,166	2,078,830	2,271,392
General and administrative	595,241	1,458,468	1,816,338	5,185,762	6,012,542	5,868,175
Total operating expenses	796,831	1,994,931	2,620,386	6,812,928	8,091,372	8,139,567
Loss from operations	-808,092	-2,220,023	-2,659,875	-6,829,472	-8,118,245	-7,090,235
Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-1,367	-36,433	-6,730	-71,219	-103,429	-21,260
Adjustment to the fair value of common stock warrants	'	8,972	9	-417,668	-416,526	2,592,722
Other income	'	'	420,000	'	'	'
Total other income (expense)	-1,367	-27,461	413,279	-488,887	-519,955	2,571,462
Loss before provision for income taxes and discontinued operations	-809,459	-2,247,484	-2,246,596	-7,318,359	-8,638,200	-4,518,773
Provision for income taxes	0	0	'	'	'	'
Net loss from continuing operations	-809,459	-2,247,484	-2,246,596	-7,318,359	-8,638,200	-4,518,773
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	3,200	8,932	10,797	31,905	15,807	-112,848
Net loss	-806,259	-2,238,552	-2,235,799	-7,286,454	-8,622,393	-4,631,621
Preferred stock dividend	-28,980	-75,331	-124,509	-117,618	-174,342	-99,047
Preferred deemed dividend	-501,304	'	-875,304	'	-362,903	-975,460
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	($1,336,543)	($2,313,883)	($3,235,612)	($7,404,072)	($9,159,638)	($5,706,128)
Net loss per common and common equivalent share (basic and diluted) attributable to common shareholders (in Dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.11)	($0.06)	($0.40)	($0.46)	($0.46)
Weighted average shares used in computing loss per common share: (basic and diluted) (in Shares)	81,746,372	19,883,887	56,695,767	18,163,851	19,400,724	12,342,655

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Total

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Balance at Dec. 31, 2010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$11,442

'

'

'

'

$68,683,205

($64,745,728)

'

'

'

'

'

$3,948,919

Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,442,438

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock

'

'

'

'

354,545

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

89,011

'

'

'

'

'

443,556

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

4,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock

'

'

'

'

'

-578,782

'

'

'

'

892

'

'

'

'

577,890

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

-1,727

'

'

'

'

891,601

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred deemed dividend

'

'

'

'

'

'

975,460

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-975,460

'

'

'

'

'

-975,460

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

106

'

'

'

'

98,941

-99,047

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

105,682

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,157

'

'

'

'

2,106,127

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,109,284

Issuance of common stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreements (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,156,766

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock for supply agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150

'

'

'

'

99,758

'

'

'

'

'

'

99,908

Issuance of common stock for supply agreement (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,464

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants of restricted stock, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

294

'

'

'

'

-24,629

'

'

'

'

'

'

-24,335

Grants of restricted stock, net (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

293,630

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,053,478

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,053,478

Net loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,631,621

'

'

'

'

'

-4,631,621

Balance at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

'

'

'

'

751,223

'

'

'

'

16,041

'

'

'

'

72,683,781

-70,451,856

'

'

'

'

'

2,999,189

Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,273

'

'

'

'

16,040,581

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock (in Shares)

1,100

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock

'

-434,156

'

'

'

'

-10,052

'

'

'

'

4,011

'

'

'

'

440,197

'

'

'

'

'

'

434,156

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock (in Shares)

'

-300

'

'

'

'

-30

'

'

'

'

4,011,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of common stock warrant liability upon exercise of warrants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

734,007

'

'

'

'

'

'

734,007

Preferred deemed dividend

'

362,903

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-362,903

'

'

'

'

'

-362,903

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,465

'

'

'

'

172,876

-174,341

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,465,304

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise of warrants for common shares, $0.001 par value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

472

'

'

'

'

282,861

'

'

'

'

'

'

283,333

Exercise of warrants for common shares, $0.001 par value (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

472,222

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Placement agent and registration fees and other direct costs

'

-45,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-183,180

'

'

'

'

'

'

-183,180

Issuance of common stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreements

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000

'

'

'

'

498,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

Issuance of common stock pursuant to a securities purchase agreements (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of common stock for supply agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,111

'

'

'

'

1,140,690

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,142,801

Issuance of common stock for supply agreement (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,110,647

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants of restricted stock, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

825

'

'

'

'

-18,366

'

'

'

'

'

'

-17,541

Grants of restricted stock, net (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

824,889

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

704,188

'

'

'

'

'

'

704,188

Net loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,622,393

'

'

'

'

'

-8,622,393

Balance at Dec. 31, 2012

'

983,747

'

'

'

'

741,171

'

'

'

'

26,925

'

'

'

'

76,455,054

-79,611,493

'

'

'

'

'

-2,388,343

Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012

'

800

'

'

'

'

2,243

'

'

'

'

26,924,643

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock

75,000

'

475,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of preferred stock (in Shares)

75

'

950

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Return of Series D convertible redeemable preferred stock

'

'

'

-80,123

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,123

'

'

'

'

'

80,123

Return of Series D convertible redeemable preferred stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

-200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of Series D convertible redeemable preferred stock for payment of financial advisor fees

'

'

'

210,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of Series D convertible redeemable preferred stock for payment of financial advisor fees (in Shares)

'

'

'

230

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock

-1,288,506

'

-45,002

'

-475,809

'

'

42,278

17,978

1,500

'

'

433,531

1,270,528

43,502

'

'

'

'

1,288,506

45,002

'

'

'

Conversion of convertible redeemable preferred stock to common stock (in Shares)

-778

'

-30

'

-1,420

'

'

42,277,814

17,977,766

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43,430,415

Preferred deemed dividend

'

410,227

'

465,077

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-875,304

'

'

'

'

'

-875,304

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,277

'

'

'

'

121,232

-124,509

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,276,647

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Placement agent and registration fees and other direct costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-55,919

'

'

'

'

'

'

-55,919

Grants of restricted stock, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-26

'

'

'

'

-276

'

'

'

'

'

'

-302

Grants of restricted stock, net (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-25,018

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,488

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,488

Net loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,235,799

'

'

'

'

'

-2,235,799

Balance at Sep. 30, 2013

'

$180,468

'

$1,024,952

'

'

$265,362

'

'

'

'

$91,932

'

'

'

'

$78,298,140

($82,766,982)

'

'

'

'

'

($4,111,548)

Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2013

'

97

'

950

'

'

823

'

'

'

'

91,931,852

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($2,235,799)	($7,286,454)	($8,622,393)	($4,631,621)
Depreciation	27,784	120,345	149,840	192,520
Amortization of patents	83,969	39,844	67,919	6,722
Bad debt expense	89,325	476,258	485,072	34,504
Inventory revaluation	'	271,269	383,081	'
Unrealized loss (gain) on fair value adjustment of common stock warrants	-9	417,668	416,526	-2,592,722
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	30,488	570,402	704,188	1,053,478
Gain on sale of property and equipment	'	'	-3,060	10,840
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	242,741	710,603	645,842	-218,496
Other receivables	121,948	1,816	-52,700	-453,605
Inventory	-61,228	2,335,640	2,891,816	149,899
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	196,756	482,851	558,601	122,310
Assets of discontinued operations – short term	10,895	76,203	76,560	530,749
Assets held for sale	'	2,723	18,293	37,066
Other assets	-1,546	-637,054	-624,654	-535,800
Assets of discontinued operations – long-term	'	9,913	9,913	-188,189
Accounts payable	1,186,329	452,710	509,498	2,381,859
Accrued liabilities and accrued warranty	-419,393	544,003	172,011	-13,058
Liabilities of discontinued operations	-61,886	-233,061	-266,201	-384,232
Net cash used in operating activities	-789,626	-1,644,321	-2,479,848	-4,497,776
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of property and equipment	'	'	'	-73,014
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	'	'	3,060	18,800
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment from discontinued operations	'	'	'	234,692
Net cash provided by investing activities	'	'	3,060	180,478
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'	'
Borrowing on convertible note payable	201,363	'	'	'
Repayment of notes payable	'	-283,252	-283,252	-167,930
Borrowing (repayment) on line of credit, net	350,000	-39,473	-92,266	-447,984
Repayments on capital lease obligations	'	'	-4,698	-1,588
Repayments on capital lease obligations from discontinued operations	-3,425	-3,502	'	-7,764
Restricted cash	'	'	'	540,250
Proceeds from stock offering	'	'	1,100,000	3,600,000
Proceeds from redeemable preferred stock offering	550,000	'	'	'
Proceeds from securities purchase agreement	'	500,000	500,000	2,400,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	'	283,334	283,333	'
Payment of placement agent and registration fees and other direct costs	-55,919	-90,754	-228,180	-822,619
Employee taxes paid for vesting of restricted stock	-302	-12,535	-17,541	-24,336
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,041,717	353,818	1,257,396	5,068,029
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	252,091	-1,290,503	-1,219,392	750,731
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period	127,385	1,346,777	1,346,777	596,046
End of period	379,476	56,274	127,385	1,346,777
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:	'	'	'	'
Cash paid during the period for interest	6,759	20,812	26,468	27,397
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:	'	'	'	'
Fair value of warrants issued in stock offering	'	'	'	2,713,550
Preferred deemed dividend	875,304	'	362,903	975,460
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock	1,809,317	'	310,052	'
Conversion of common stock warrant liability upon exercise of warrants	'	252,765	252,765	'
Return of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock	80,123	'	'	'
Reclassification of common stock warrant liability to Additional Paid-in Capital	'	481,242	481,242	'
Preferred stock dividends paid in common stock	124,509	117,618	174,342	99,047
Property and equipment acquired through capital lease	'	'	'	11,000
Note payable obtained to finance prepaid insurance	'	'	'	314,366
Agency Placement Fee [Member]	'	'	'	'
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:	'	'	'	'
Stock issued for payment of fees	'	'	'	89,010
Financial Advisor Fee [Member]	'	'	'	'
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:	'	'	'	'
Stock issued for payment of fees	210,000	'	'	'
Satisfaction Of Accounts Payable[Member]	'	'	'	'
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:	'	'	'	'
Stock issued	'	1,045,000	'	'
Inventory Procurement [Member]	'	'	'	'
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activity:	'	'	'	'
Stock issued	'	$97,800	$1,142,801	$99,908

Note_1_Description_of_Business

Note 1 - Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	'
	1. Description of Business
	We are a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems and solar panels with integrated microinverters (which we call AC solar panels). We design, market and sell these solar power systems to solar installers, trade workers and do-it-yourself customers through distribution partnerships, our dealer network and retail outlets. Our products are designed for use in solar power systems for residential and commercial rooftop customers. Prior to September 2010, we were also in the solar power installation business. We launched the distribution of our solar power systems in the second quarter of 2009.
	On May 9, 2012, we announced the execution of an agreement and plan of merger, as amended to date, with CBD Energy Limited, a diversified renewable energy company based in Sydney, Australia (CBD), which contemplates a merger in which CBD would become our parent company, subject to shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions. CBD and the Company are working toward completion of the Form F-4 Registration Statement and Proxy Statement, planned to be filed in the coming weeks with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the merger has been repeatedly delayed, the companies currently anticipate merger closing by early in the third quarter of 2013. In the meantime, our supply relationships have been disrupted, our revenue has declined significantly and we have had to implement significant cost reductions and lay off employees.
	The Company was incorporated as Akeena Solar, Inc. (Akeena Solar) in February 2001 in the State of California and elected at that time to be taxed as an S Corporation. During June 2006, we reincorporated in the State of Delaware and became a C Corporation. On August 11, 2006, we entered into a reverse merger transaction (the “Merger”) with Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc. (“Fairview”). Pursuant to the merger agreement, the stockholders of Akeena Solar received one share of Fairview common stock for each issued and outstanding share of Akeena Solar common stock. Our common shares were also adjusted from $0.01 par value to $0.001 par value at the time of the Merger. Subsequent to the closing of the Merger, the former stockholders of Akeena Solar held a majority of Fairview’s outstanding common stock. Since the stockholders of Akeena Solar owned a majority of the outstanding shares of Fairview common stock immediately following the Merger, and the management and board of Akeena Solar became the management and board of Fairview immediately following the Merger, the Merger was accounted for as a reverse merger transaction and Akeena Solar was deemed to be the acquirer. The assets, liabilities and the historical operations prior to the Merger are those of Akeena Solar. Subsequent to the Merger, the consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and the historical operations of Akeena Solar and Fairview from the closing date of the Merger.
	On May 17, 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement that permits us to manufacture, distribute and market our solar panels under the Westinghouse name. On July 22, 2010, we announced that we will operate under the name “Westinghouse Solar” and, effective July 23, 2010 at the opening of the market, our stock began trading under the stock symbol “WEST” on the NASDAQ Capital Market. In September 2012, our common stock was delisted from NASDAQ Capital Market and we began trading on the OTCQB under the stock symbol “WEST”. CBD has applied for listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, to be effective upon consummation of the merger. CBD intends to delist from the ASX upon merger closing, subject to shareholder approval.
	On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were expanding our sales of our solar power systems directly to dealers in California and that we were exiting the solar panel installation business. As a result, beginning with the third quarter of 2010, our installation business has been reclassified in our financial statements as discontinued operations. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. (See Note 3. Discontinued Operations).
	We changed our name from “Akeena Solar, Inc.” to “Westinghouse Solar, Inc.” effective on April 6, 2011. On April 13, 2011, we effected a reverse split of our common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4.
	Our Corporate headquarters is located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008. Our telephone number is (408) 402-9400. Additional information about Westinghouse Solar is available on our website at http://www.westinghousesolar.com . The information on our web site is not incorporated herein by reference.
	Reclassifications
	Certain line items have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Inventory has been reclassified between finished goods and work in process under Note 4 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Discontinued Operations
	See Note 3 for a detailed discussion of our Discontinued Operations.
	Reverse Stock Split
	On April 6, 2011, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a reverse split of our common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4. The reverse stock split became effective at the close of business on April 13, 2011. Amounts for the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to this presentation.
	Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships
	See Note 17 for a detailed discussion of our concentration of risk in customer and supplier relationships.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'							'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'							'
	2. Significant Accounting Policies							2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Liquidity and Financial Position							Liquidity and Financial Position
	We currently face challenges meeting the working capital needs of our business. Our primary requirements for working capital are to fund purchases for solar panels and microinverters, and to cover our payroll and lease expenses. For each quarter in 2013 and for each of the two years in the period ending December 31, 2012, we have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. During the recent years, we have undertaken several equity and debt financing transactions to provide the capital needed to sustain our business. We have dramatically reduced our headcount and other variable expenses. In addition, we expect to incur a net loss from operations for the year ending December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, we had approximately $379,000 in cash on hand.  Based on current cash projections for the remainder of 2013, we intend to address ongoing working capital needs through liquidation of remaining inventory, along with raising additional debt and equity financing.  In January 2013, our board of directors approved actions to dramatically reduce our variable operating costs, including a 12 person employee headcount reduction effective January 15, 2013, for the period through the anticipated merger closing with CBD, which merger was terminated in July 2013. No restructuring charges or severance payments were incurred.  Our revenue levels remain difficult to predict, and we anticipate that we will continue to sustain losses in the near term, and we cannot assure investors that we will be successful in reaching break-even.							The current economic downturn presents us with challenges in meeting the working capital needs of our business. Our primary requirements for working capital are to fund purchases for solar panels and microinverters, and to cover our payroll and lease expenses. For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. During the recent years, we have undertaken several equity financing transactions to provide the capital needed to sustain our business. We have dramatically reduced our headcount and other variable expenses. In addition, we expect to incur a net loss from operations for the year ending December 31, 2013. Based on current cash projections for 2013, we intend to address ongoing working capital needs through cost reduction measures and liquidation of remaining inventory, along with raising additional equity. In January 2013, our board of directors approved actions to dramatically reduce our variable operating costs, including a 12 person employee headcount reduction effective January 15, 2013, for the period through the anticipated merger closing with CBD. No restructuring charges or severance payments were incurred. While the merger has been repeatedly delayed, the companies currently anticipate merger closing by early in the third quarter of 2013. In the event that revenue is lower or the merger is delayed further, additional staffing reductions and expense cuts could occur. Our revenue levels remain difficult to predict, and we anticipate that we will continue to sustain losses in the near term, and we cannot assure investors that we will be successful in reaching break-even.
	During 2012, because of our cash position and liquidity constraints, we were late in making payments to both of our former panel suppliers, Suntech and Lightway. We currently have no unshipped orders from these suppliers. In May 2013, we entered into a new supply agreement for assembly of our proprietary modules with Environmental Engineering Group Pty Ltd (“EEG”), an assembler of polycrystalline modules located in Australia. In August 2013, we began receiving product from EEG and began shipping product to customers during the third calendar quarter of this year. We anticipate increased shipments to customers during the fourth quarter of 2013. We have remaining panel inventory on hand as of September 30, 2013 and anticipate receiving a final shipment of product in November 2013, fulfilling our purchase order with EEG. In September 2013, we entered into a second supply agreement for assembly of our proprietary modules with Tianwei New Energy Co, Ltd., a panel supplier located in China. We anticipate beginning to receive product from this new supplier beginning in the first quarter of 2014. Although we believe we can find alternative suppliers for solar panels manufactured to our specifications, our operations would be disrupted unless we are able to rapidly secure alternative sources of supply, our inventory and revenue could diminish significantly, causing disruption to our operations.							As of December 31, 2012, we had approximately $127,000 in cash on hand. Our potentially available $750,000 credit facility is subject to limitations based on the level of our qualifying accounts receivable, and at December 31, 2012, we had no qualifying accounts receivable. In addition, due to Suntech entering judgment against us on March 15, 2013, our credit facility is currently unavailable. Under the Merger Agreement we entered into with CBD, we are required to raise sufficient equity capital, with the cooperation and support of CBD, to meet our own liquidity and working capital requirements. In addition, prior to closing of the merger, CBD may provide capital funding support to us if necessary, subject to conditions and limitations as provided in the Merger Agreement.
	On August 30, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of a convertible note in the principal amount of $200,000 that matures August 29, 2015 (the "Convertible Note").  The Convertible Note bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum compounded annually, is payable at maturity and the principal and interest outstanding under the Convertible Note are convertible into shares of our common stock, at any time after issuance, at the option of the purchaser, at a conversion price equal to $.02, subject to adjustment upon the happening of certain events, including stock dividends, stock splits and the issuance of common stock equivalents at a price below the conversion price. Subject to our fulfilling certain conditions, including beneficial ownership limits, the Convertible Note is subject to a mandatory conversion if the closing price of our common stock for any 20 consecutive days commencing six months after the issue date of the Convertible Note equals or exceeds $0.04. Unless waived in writing by the purchaser, no conversion of the Convertible Note can be effected to the extent that as a result of such conversion the purchaser would beneficially own more than 9.99% in the aggregate of our issued and outstanding common stock immediately after giving effect to the issuance of common stock upon conversion. We have the option of repaying the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Note, in whole or in part, by paying the purchaser a sum of money equal to one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the principal together with accrued but unpaid interest upon 30 days notice, subject to certain beneficial ownership limits. For so long as we have any obligation under the Convertible Note, we have agreed to certain restrictions regarding, among other things, incurrence of additional debt, liens, amendments to charter documents, repurchase of stock, payment of cash dividends, affiliated transactions. We are also prohibited from entering into certain variable priced agreements until the Convertible Note is repaid in full.							In recent months, because of our cash position and liquidity constraints, we have been late in making payments to both of our panel suppliers. We had a limited amount of remaining inventory on hand as of December 31, 2012. We do not have any unshipped orders for solar panel product pending with Suntech, and our supply relationship with Lightway is currently stalled. We are actively negotiating alternative sources of supply through other sources, including CBD Energy Limited. Although we believe we can find alternative suppliers for solar panels manufactured to our specifications, unless we are able to rapidly secure alternative sources of supply, our inventory and revenue could diminish significantly, causing disruption to our operations in the next few quarters.
	On September 30, 2013, we entered into a loan and security agreement with Alpha Capital Anstalt and Collateral Services, LLC to provide financing, on a discretionary basis, for one year, against our accounts receivable and inventory.  The maximum amount that can be borrowed under the Agreement is $500,000. We have the right to borrow up to 80% of our eligible accounts receivable, not in excess of $200,000, 50% of the value of our raw materials in inventory, 65% of our finished goods inventory and 95% of cash, but not in the aggregate amount in excess of $300,000.  The advances are secured by a lien on all of our assets.   All advances under the agreement bear interest at a per annum rate of 12% and monthly interest shall be a minimum of $500. At the time of initial funding we paid a loan fee of 50 shares of our Series D Preferred Shares to the lender, in addition to other payments for legal fees. In addition, we paid the collateral agent an initial fee of $5,000 and have agreed to pay an administrative fee to the collateral agent of 0.5% per month of the daily balance during the preceding month or $500 whichever is less. In the event of a prepayment, we are obligated to pay a prepayment fee in an amount equal to one-half of one percent (0.5%) of $500,000. On September 30, 2013, we requested and received an initial borrowing under the Agreement totaling $350,000. Subsequently, on October 21, 2013, we requested and received an additional $100,000.							On October 18, 2012, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,245 shares of our newly created Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,245,000.  At the initial closing, we sold and issue 750 shares of Series C Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $750,000.  Subsequently, on November 2, 2012, we sold and issued 350 shares of Series C Preferred for proceeds of $350,000. On January 24, 2013, we provided to the purchasers a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. The purchasers agreed to accept the new draw down notice and thereby extend our right to exercise a “put” to sell additional Series C Preferred beyond the Securities Purchase Agreement’s prior expiration date of December 31, 2012. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 75 additional shares of its Series C Preferred to the purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $75,000.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. Our significant operating losses, negative cash flow from operations, and challenges in rapidly securing alternative sources of supply for solar panels, raise substantial uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty, and contemplate the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. The current economic downturn adds uncertainty to our anticipated revenue levels and to the timing of cash receipts, which are needed to support our operations. It also worsens the market conditions for seeking equity and debt financing. As a result of our delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market in September 2012, we are no longer eligible to file new registration statements on Form S-3, which may make it more costly and more difficult for us to obtain additional equity financing.  We currently anticipate that we will retain all of our earnings, if any, for development of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future.							On February 15, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investors  relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,000 shares of our newly created Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock (Series D Preferred) at a price per share equal to the stated value, which is $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,000,000. At the initial closing, concurrent with entering the agreement, we issued 150 shares of Series D Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $150,000. After the initial closing, the Securities Purchase Agreement permits the purchaser to exercise a “call” right to purchase additional Series D Preferred in multiple draw downs from time to time until December 31, 2013, subject to certain limits, terms and conditions. In March 2013, the company and investors entered into a letter agreement to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of February 15, 2013, modifying the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock to be issued upon settlement of any purchaser draw downs made on or after March 18, 2013, equal to the purchaser investment amount divided by the stated value multiplied by a number agreed upon by the Company and the Purchaser, which shall not be higher than 1.67.  Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, we issued 167 shares of Series D Preferred for aggregate proceeds of $100,000.
	Use of Estimates							The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. Our significant operating losses, negative cash flow from operations, and challenges in rapidly securing alternative sources of supply for solar panels, raise substantial uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty, and contemplate the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. We believe our current cash balance, projected financial results from our operations, and the amounts that should be available to us through debt and equity financing provide sufficient resources and operating flexibility to fund our anticipated cash needs, through at least the next 12 months; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. The current economic downturn adds uncertainty to our anticipated revenue levels and to the timing of cash receipts, which are needed to support our operations. It also worsens the market conditions for seeking equity and debt financing. As a result of our delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market in September 2012, we are no longer eligible to file new registration statements on Form S-3, which may make it more costly and more difficult for us to obtain additional equity financing.  We currently anticipate that we will retain all of our earnings, if any, for development of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.							Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Revenue Recognition							We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalents, which consist principally of money market demand deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. At certain times, such amounts exceed FDIC insurance limits. We have not experienced any losses on these investments.
	Revenue from sales of products is recognized when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3) the sale price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue when the solar power systems are shipped to the customer.							Accounts Receivable
	Cash and Cash Equivalents							Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables. We regularly evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated credit losses. We consider a number of factors when estimating credit losses, including the aging of a customer’s account, creditworthiness of specific customers, historical trends and other information.
	We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalents which consist principally of demand deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. At certain times, such amounts exceed FDIC insurance limits. We have not experienced any losses on these investments and, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no cash equivalents.							Inventory
	Accounts Receivable							Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (on an average basis) or market value. We determine cost based on the weighted-average purchase price and include both the costs of acquisition and the shipping costs in inventory. We regularly review the cost of inventory against its estimated market value and record a lower of cost or market write-down to cost of goods sold, if any inventory has a cost in excess of estimated market value.
	Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables. We regularly evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated credit losses, and such losses have historically been minimal and within our expectations. We consider a number of factors when estimating credit losses, including the aging of a customer’s account, creditworthiness of specific customers, historical trends and other information.							Property and Equipment
	Discontinued Operations							Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
	Discontinued operations are presented and accounted for in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 360,   “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” (ASC 360). When a qualifying component of the Company is disposed of or has been classified as held for sale, the operating results of that component are removed from continuing operations for all periods presented and displayed as discontinued operations if: (a) elimination of the component’s operations and cash flows from the Company’s ongoing operations has occurred (or will occur) and (b) significant continuing involvement by the Company in the component’s operations does not exist after the disposal transaction.							Estimated useful lives are as follows:
	On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were exiting the solar panel installation business. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed by the end of 2010, other than potential warranty payments related to past installations. (See “Manufacturer and Installation Warranties”). The exit from the installation business was therefore classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented under the requirements of ASC 360.							Category	Useful Lives
								Office Equipment	2	-	5 years
	Manufacturer and Installation Warranties							Vehicles	3	-	5 years
								Leasehold Improvements		2 years
	The manufacturer directly warrants the solar panels and inverters for a range from 15 to 25 years. We warrant the balance of system components of our products against defects in material and workmanship for five years. We assist our customers in the event of a claim under the manufacturer warranty to replace a defective solar panel or inverter. The warranty liability for the material and the workmanship of the balance of system components of approximately $331,000 at September 30, 2013 and $330,000 at December 31, 2012, is included within “Accrued warranty” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
								Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for significant renewals or betterments are capitalized. Upon disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in current operations.
	The liability for our manufacturing warranty consists of the following:
								Long-Lived Assets
		September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)			December
					31, 2012			We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets or whether the remaining balance of long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. We do not believe that there were any indicators of impairment that would require an adjustment to such assets or their estimated periods of recovery at December 31, 2012 and 2011.
	Beginning accrued warranty balance	$	329,680		$	217,812
	Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty		(1,700	)		(1,723	)	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Accruals related to warranties issued during the period		3,410			113,591
	Ending accrued warranty balance	$	331,390		$	329,680		We do not amortize goodwill, but rather test goodwill for impairment at least annually.
	We previously recorded a provision for warranty liability related to our discontinued installation operations. We provided for a 5-year or a 10-year warranty on the installation of a system and all equipment and incidental supplies other than solar panels and inverters that are covered under the manufacturer warranty. The liability for the installation warranty of approximately $991,000 at September 30, 2013 and $1 million at December 31, 2012 is included within “Liabilities of Discontinued Operations” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Defective solar panels or inverters are covered under the manufacturer warranty. In the event that a panel or inverter needs to be replaced, we will replace the defective item within the manufacturer’s warranty period (between 5-25 years).							We capitalize external legal costs and filing fees associated with obtaining or defending our patents. Upon issuance of new patents or successful defense of existing patents, we amortize these costs using the straight line method over the shorter of the legal life of the patent or its economic life. We believe the remaining useful life we assign to these patents, approximately 12 years as of December 31, 2012, are reasonable. We periodically review our patents to determine whether any such cost have been impaired and are no longer being used. To the extent we are no longer using certain patents, the associated costs will be written off at that time.
	Patent Costs							Costs associated with patents currently held are approximately $1.4 million, net of approximately $89,000 of accumulated amortization, are included in other assets, net as of December 31, 2012, and are being amortized over the estimated useful life, which was determined to be seventeen years. Amortization expense of patents was approximately $68,000 and $7,000 in each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Estimated amortization expense of patents for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2012, is approximately $110,000 per year. Capitalized filing fees associated with obtaining new patents not yet issued and defense of existing patents (not yet resolved) of approximately $165,000 are included in other assets as December 31, 2012.
	We capitalize external legal costs and filing fees associated with obtaining or defending our patents. Upon issuance of new patents or successful defense of existing patents, we amortize these costs using the straight line method over the shorter of the legal life of the patent or its economic life. We believe the remaining useful life we assign to these patents, approximately 11.25 years as of September 30, 2013, are reasonable. We periodically review our patents to determine whether any such cost have been impaired and are no longer being used. To the extent we are no longer using certain patents, the associated costs will be written off at that time.							Discontinued operations
	Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates							Discontinued operations are presented and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360, “ Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” (ASC 360). When a qualifying component of the Company is disposed of or has been classified as held for sale, the operating results of that component are removed from continuing operations for all periods presented and displayed as discontinued operations if: (a) elimination of the component’s operations and cash flows from the Company’s ongoing operations has occurred (or will occur) and (b) significant continuing involvement by the Company in the component’s operations does not exist after the disposal transaction.
	There have been no material developments or changes to the significant accounting policies discussed in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K or accounting pronouncements issued or adopted, except as described below.							On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were exiting the solar panel installation business. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. The exit from the installation business was therefore classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented under the requirements of ASC 360.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards							Manufacturer and Installation Warranties
	In January 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2013-01, which is included in ASC 210, “Balance Sheet,” “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (ASU No. 2013-01). This update clarifies that the scope of ASU 2011-11: “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” applies only to derivatives accounted for under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” , included bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU No. 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance impacts presentation disclosures only and did  not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.							The manufacturer directly warrants the solar panels and inverters for a range from 15 to 25 years. We warrant the balance of system components of our products against defects in material and workmanship for five years. We assist our customers in the event of a claim under the manufacturer warranty to replace a defective solar panel or inverter. The warranty liability for the material and the workmanship of the balance of system components of approximately $330,000 at December 31, 2012 and $218,000 at December 31, 2011, is included within “Accrued warranty” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, which is included in ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income”, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” (“ASU NO. 2013-02”). This update requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under US GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under US GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments of ASU No. 2013-02 do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance impacts presentation disclosures only and did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.							The liability for our manufacturing warranty consists of the following:
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, which is included in ASC 405, “Liabilities”, “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date”. This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation with the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in US GAAP. Examples of obligations within the scope to ASU No. 2013-04 include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU No. 2013-04 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 5, 2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance impacts presentation disclosures only and will not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.									Twelve Months Ended
										2012			2011
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, which is included in ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity” (“ASU 2013-05”). This update resolves the diversity in practice regarding the release into net income of the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity. ASU No. 2013-05 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 5, 2013. ASU No. 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.							Beginning accrued warranty balance		$	217,812		$	51,860
								Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty			(1,723	)		—
								Accruals related to warranties issued during the period			113,591			165,952
								Ending accrued warranty balance		$	329,680		$	217,812
								We previously recorded a provision for warranty liability related to our discontinued installation operations. We provided for a 5-year or a 10-year warranty on the installation of a system and all equipment and incidental supplies other than solar panels and inverters that are covered under the manufacturer warranty. The liability for the installation warranty at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, and is included within “Liabilities of Discontinued Operations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Defective solar panels or inverters are covered under the manufacturer warranty. In the event that a panel or inverter needs to be replaced, we will replace the defective item within the manufacturer’s warranty period (between 5-25 years).
								Fair Value of Financial Instruments
								The carrying values reported for cash equivalents, accounts receivable, assets associated with discontinued operations, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and the outstanding credit facility approximated their respective fair values at each balance sheet date due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
								Revenue Recognition
								Revenue from sales of products is recognized when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3) the sale price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue when the solar power systems are shipped to the customer.
								Stock-based Compensation
								We apply the fair value method under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718 in accounting for our 2001 Stock Option Plan and our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Under ASC 718, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the equity instruments awarded and is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, or the requisite service period, which is usually the vesting period. The fair value of the equity award granted is estimated on the date of the grant.
								Advertising
								We expense advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense, included in “Sales and marketing expenses,” for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, was approximately $144,000 and $187,000, respectively.
								Research and Development Costs
								Research and development expenses, which include the cost of activities that are useful in developing new products, processes or techniques, as well as expenses for activities that may significantly improve existing products or processes are expensed as incurred. In the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we expensed approximately $649,000 and $800,000, respectively, in general and administrative costs.
								Shipping and Handling Costs
								Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are included in cost of inventory and expensed as cost of sales when the related inventory is sold.
								Income Taxes
								Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. A deferred tax asset valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized. Utilization of net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of net operating loss carryforwards before utilization. We apply the provisions of ASC 740, formerly FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting this standard, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
								Earnings Per Share
								As of January 1, 2009, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 260 (formerly Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 03-6-1) (ASC 260), “ Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (the “Staff Position”), which states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities and shall be included in the computation of net income (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method described in ASC 260 (formerly Statement of  Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128), Earnings Per Share. The effect of the adoption of the Staff Position was not material to our net loss per share.
								In accordance with the Staff Position, basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the weighted average number of shares outstanding less the weighted average unvested restricted shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the denominator for basic net income (loss) per share and any dilutive effects of stock options, restricted stock, convertible notes and warrants.
							On April 6, 2011, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a reverse split of our common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4. The reverse stock split became effective at the close of business on April 13, 2011. All historical share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split. The par value of our common stock did not change. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
									Twelve Months Ended
									December 31,
									2012			2011
							Basic:
							Numerator:
							Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
							Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
							Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
							Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
							Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
									$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
							Denominator:
							Weighted-average shares outstanding			19,791,045			12,537,727
							Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding			(390,321	)		(195,072	)
							Denominator for basic net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
							Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
							Diluted:
							Numerator:
							Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
							Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
							Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
							Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
							Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
									$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
							Denominator:
							Denominator for basic calculation			19,400,724			12,342,655
							Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options			—			—
							Denominator for diluted net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
							Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
							The following table sets forth potential shares of common stock at the end of each period presented that are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive:
									31-Dec-12		31-Dec-11
							Stock options outstanding		679,744		1,077,744
							Unvested restricted stock		48,073		289,795
							Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045		4,106,016
							Preferred stock convertible into common stock		35,230,263		3,409,029
							Segment Reporting
							Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. We are engaged in a single business segment wherein we design, manufacture and sell our solar panels to solar installers, trade workers and do-it-yourself customers through distribution partnerships, our dealer network and retail outlets.
							Use of Estimates
							The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
							Principles of Consolidation
							The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Westinghouse Solar and Fairview, pursuant to the Merger as described in Note 1. We also have two wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Akeena Corp. and Andalay Solar, Inc. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Westinghouse Solar, Inc. All inter-company accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'					'
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	'					'
	3. Discontinued Operations					3. Discontinued Operations
	On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were exiting the solar panel installation business and we were expanding our distribution business to include sales of our Andalay Solar Power Systems directly to dealers in California. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed by the end of 2010. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recorded a gain from discontinued operations of approximately $11,000 and $32,000, respectively. The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are presented separately under the captions “Assets of discontinued operations,” “Liabilities of discontinued operations” and “Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations,” respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and consist of the following:					On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were exiting the solar panel installation business and we were expanding our distribution business to include sales of our Westinghouse Solar Power Systems directly to dealers in California. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed by the end of 2010. As a result of the decision to exit the California installation business we recorded a restructuring charge totaling approximately $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, the majority of which were non-cash charges. This restructuring charge was comprised primarily of (i) one-time severance costs of $765,000 related to headcount reductions paid primarily in shares of our common stock, (ii) inventory write downs of $948,000, (iii) lease accelerations and the write off of leasehold improvements of $307,000, (iv) goodwill impairment of $299,000, (v) vehicle, furniture and fixtures and computer equipment write downs of $290,000 and (vi) other prepaid costs write-downs of $367,000. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $6.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a $16,000 gain from the discontinued installation business and during the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded a $113,000 loss from the discontinued installation business.
	Assets of discontinued operations:	September 30,		December		The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are presented separately under the captions “Assets of discontinued operations,” “Liabilities of discontinued operations” and “Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations,” respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and consist of the following:
		2013 (unaudited)		31, 2012
	Accounts receivable and other receivables	$	—	$	1,340	Assets of discontinued operations:	December		December
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		—		31, 2012		31, 2011
	Other assets		—		9,556	Accounts receivable and other receivables	$	1,340	$	41,762
	Total current assets of discontinued operations		—		10,896	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		34,415
	Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs		200,000		200,000	Other assets		9,556		11,278
	Total assets of discontinued operations	$	200,000	$	210,896	Total current assets of discontinued operations		10,896		87,455
						Security deposits on operating leases		—		9,913
	Liabilities of discontinued operations:	September 30,		December		Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs		200,000		200,000
		2013 (unaudited)		31, 2012		Total assets of discontinued operations	$	210,896	$	297,368
	Accrued liabilities	$	—	$	8,656
	Accrued warranty		990,933		1,042,663	Liabilities of discontinued operations:	December		December
	Deferred revenue		—		1,500		31, 2012		31, 2011
	Total current liabilities	$	990,933	$	1,052,819	Accrued liabilities	$	8,656	$	124,751
						Accrued warranty		1,042,663		1,133,549
	We entered into a Supply and Warranty Agreement and Master Assignment Agreement with Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Real Goods), pursuant to which Real Goods has agreed to perform certain warranty work. The terms of the agreement provide that an escrow account be established as a source of funds from which to satisfy our obligation to pay Real Goods for its fees and reimburse it for its expenses for this warranty work. In March 2011, we entered into an Escrow Agreement with Real Goods and deposited $200,000 into an escrow account. The amount is reflected in long-term assets of discontinued operations in the balance sheet. The escrow deposit will be released to us in the amount of $40,000, or one-fifth of the remaining escrow funds, per year after each of the fifth through the ninth anniversary of the escrow agreement.					Deferred revenue		1,500		50,520
						Total current liabilities		1,052,819		1,308,820
						Other long-term liabilities		—		10,200
						Total discontinued operations liabilities	$	1,052,819	$	1,319,020
						We entered into a Supply and Warranty Agreement and Master Assignment Agreement with Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Real Goods), pursuant to which Real Goods has agreed to perform certain warranty work. The terms of the agreement provide that an escrow account be established as a source of funds from which to satisfy our obligation to pay Real Goods for its fees and reimburse it for its expenses for this warranty work. In March 2011, we entered into an Escrow Agreement with Real Goods and deposited $200,000 into an escrow account. The amount is reflected in long-term assets of discontinued operations in the balance sheet. The escrow deposit will be released to us in the amount of $40,000, or one-fifth of the remaining escrow funds, per year after each of the fifth through the ninth anniversary of the escrow agreement.
						In connection with the announcement of our exit from the solar panel installation business, we reclassified certain assets as “Assets held for sale,” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2011, we had $18,293 in inventory in assets held for sale. There were no assets held for sale at December 31, 2012.

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013												Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]	'												'
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	'												'
	4. Accounts Receivable												4. Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consists of the following:												Accounts receivable consists of the following:
		September 30,			December									December			December
		2013			31,									31, 2012			31, 2011
		(Unaudited)			2012								Trade accounts	$	490,401		$	1,230,895
	Trade accounts	$	178,070		$	490,401							Less: Allowance for bad debts		(108,750	)		(39,000	)
	Less: Allowance for bad debts		(142,000	)		(108,750	)						Less: Allowance for returns		(15,806	)		(95,315	)
	Less: Allowance for returns		(2,291	)		(15,806	)							$	365,845		$	1,096,580
		$	33,779		$	365,845
													The following table summarizes the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:
	The following table summarizes the allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
														Balance at Beginning of			Provisions, net			Write-Off/			Balance at
		Balance at Beginning of			Provisions, net			Write-Off/			Balance at			Period						Recovery			End of
		Period						Recovery			End of												Period
											Period		Year ended December 31, 2012	$	39,000		$	485,000		$	(415,000	)	$	109,000
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013	$	108,750		$	89,325		$	(56,075	)	$	142,000	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	5,000		$	34,000		$	—		$	39,000
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	39,000		$	485,072		$	(415,322	)	$	108,750

Note_5_Inventory

Note 5 - Inventory	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'					'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'					'
	5. Inventory					5. Inventory
	Inventory consists of the following:					Inventory consists of the following:
		September		December			December		December
		30,		31,			31, 2012		31, 2011
		2013		2012		Finished goods	$	755,643	$	3,428,301
	Finished goods	$	950,831	$	755,643	Work in process		240,070		744,508
	Work in process		106,110		240,070		$	995,713	$	4,172,809
		$	1,056,941	$	995,713
						Included in inventory at December 31, 2012, is an $11,000 credit related to a pricing adjustment from a supply agreement. As of December 31, 2011, we had capitalized in inventory approximately $75,000 in stock compensation related to the restricted stock grant for a supply agreement with Light Way Green New Energy Co., Ltd, and $12,000 related to rent, depreciation and salary costs.
	Included in inventory at September 30, 2013 is a $5,000 credit related to a pricing adjustment from a supply agreement. Included in inventory at December 31, 2012, is an $11,000 credit related to a pricing adjustment from a supply agreement.
						During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a $206,000 non-cash inventory write-down, a $65,000 write-off of accumulated inventory overhead costs and a $112,000 non-cash inventory write-off, representing 7.3% of revenue in total. The $206,000 write-down was an adjustment to the carrying value of our older, smaller-format solar panels and older microinverter inventory to reflect the decline in market prices compared to our original cost and the $112,000 was an inventory write-off of obsolete inventory.
	Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (on an average basis) or market value. We determine cost based on our weighted-average purchase price and include both the costs of acquisition and the shipping costs in our inventory. We regularly review the cost of inventory against its estimated market value and record a lower of cost or market write-down to cost of goods sold, if any inventory has a cost in excess of estimated market value. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a $206,000 non-cash inventory write-down, a $65,000 write-off of accumulated inventory overhead costs and a $112,000 non-cash inventory write-off. The $206,000 write-down was an adjustment to the carrying value of our older, smaller-format solar panels and older microinverter inventory to reflect the decline in market prices compared to our original cost and the $112,000 was an inventory write-off of obsolete inventory.

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net	9 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'							'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'							'
	6. Property and Equipment, Net							6. Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment, net consist of the following:							Property and equipment, net consist of the following:
		September 30,			December				December			December
		2013 (Unaudited)			31,				31, 2012			31, 2011
					2012			Office equipment	$	522,745		$	573,852
	Office equipment	$	522,745		$	522,745		Leasehold improvements		148,759			148,759
	Leasehold improvements		148,759			148,759		Vehicles		17,992			17,992
	Vehicles		17,992			17,992				689,496			740,603
			689,496			689,496		Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(642,619	)		(543,885	)
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(670,402	)		(642,619	)		$	46,877		$	196,718
		$	19,094		$	46,877
								Depreciation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $150,000 and $193,000, respectively. Beginning in the fourth quarter 2010, concurrent with our change in business model to a pure a manufacturing and distribution business, a portion of depreciation expense related to leasehold improvements and equipment in our warehouse is allocated to cost of goods sold. All other depreciation is included in general and administrative expense.
	Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $8,000 and $40,000, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $28,000 and $120,000, respectively.

Note_7_Accrued_Liabilities

Note 7 - Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'					'
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	'					'
	7. Accrued Liabilities					7. Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following:					Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
		September 30,		December			December		December
		2013 (Unaudited)		31,			31, 2012		31, 2011
				2012		Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$	65,581	$	92,692
	Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$	35,293	$	65,581	Sales tax payable		877		1,159
	Sales tax payable		—		877	Accrued accounting and legal fees		5,160		138,233
	Accrued accounting and legal fees		16,500		5,160	Allowance for returns		—		20,081
	Customer deposit payable		—		36,540	Customer deposit payable		36,540		13,819
	Accrued interest		—		76,438	Accrued interest		76,438		—
	Royalty payable		—		262,500	Royalty payable		262,500		125,000
	Other accrued liabilities		16,060		41,860	Other accrued liabilities		41,860		37,829
		$	67,853	$	488,956		$	488,956	$	428,813

Note_8_Credit_Facility

Note 8 - Credit Facility	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'	'
	8. Note Payable and Credit Facility	8. Credit Facility
	Note payable	Line of credit
	On August 30, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of a convertible note in the principal amount of $200,000 that matures August 29, 2015 (the "Convertible Note").  The Convertible Note bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum compounded annually, is payable at maturity and the principal and interest outstanding under the Convertible Note are convertible into shares of our common stock, at any time after issuance, at the option of the purchaser, at a conversion price equal to $.02, subject to adjustment upon the happening of certain events, including stock dividends, stock splits and the issuance of common stock equivalents at a price below the conversion price. Subject to our fulfilling certain conditions, including beneficial ownership limits, the Convertible Note is subject to a mandatory conversion if the closing price of our common stock for any 20 consecutive days commencing six months after the issue date of the Convertible Note equals or exceeds $0.04. Unless waived in writing by the purchaser, no conversion of the Convertible Note can be effected to the extent that as a result of such conversion the purchaser would beneficially own more than 9.99% in the aggregate of our issued and outstanding common stock immediately after giving effect to the issuance of common stock upon conversion.	On February 15, 2011, we entered into a Business Financing Agreement (the "2011 Credit Facility") with Bridge Bank, National Association (“Bridge Bank”) to finance our accounts receivables. The 2011 Credit Facility provides for a credit limit of $750,000, representing the maximum amount of advances based on up to 50% of $1.5 million of gross eligible accounts receivables. The 2011 Credit Facility may be terminated at any time by either party and may be renewed under similar terms if acceptable and agreed to by both parties. If any advance is not repaid in full within 90 days from the earlier of (a) invoice date, or (b) the date on which such advance is made, we are obligated to immediately pay the outstanding amount to Bridge Bank. Outstanding loans under the 2011 Credit Facility will accrue interest at the Bridge Bank Prime rate plus 3.0% (annualized) of the daily gross financed amount outstanding. The 2011 Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets. As of December 31, 2012, there were no borrowings under the 2011 Credit Facility. In addition, due to Suntech entering judgment against us on March 15, 2013, our credit facility is currently unavailable. As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $92,000 borrowed under the 2011 Credit Facility.
	We have the option of repaying the outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Note, in whole or in part, by paying the purchaser a sum of money equal to one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the principal together with accrued but unpaid interest upon 30 days notice, subject to certain beneficial ownership limits. For so long as we have any obligation under the Convertible Note, we have agreed to certain restrictions regarding, among other things, incurrence of additional debt, liens, amendments to charter documents, repurchase of stock, payment of cash dividends, affiliated transactions. We are also prohibited from entering into certain variable priced agreements until the Convertible Note is repaid in full.
	Line of credit
	On September 30, 2013, we entered into a loan and security agreement with Alpha Capital Anstalt and Collateral Services, LLC to provide financing, on a discretionary basis, for one year, against our accounts receivable and inventory.  The maximum amount that can be borrowed under the Agreement is $500,000. We have the right to borrow up to 80% of our eligible accounts receivable, not in excess of $200,000, 50% of the value of our raw materials in inventory, 65% of our finished goods inventory and 95% of cash, but not in the aggregate amount in excess of $300,000.  The advances are secured by a lien on all of our assets. All advances under the agreement bear interest at a per annum rate of 12% and monthly interest shall be a minimum of $500. At the time of initial funding we paid a loan fee of 50 shares of our Series D Preferred Shares to the lender, in addition to other payments for legal fees. In addition, we paid the collateral agent an initial fee of $5,000 and have agreed to pay an administrative fee to the collateral agent of 0.5% per month of the daily balance during the preceding month or $500 whichever is less. In the event that of a prepayment, we are obligated to pay a prepayment fee in an amount equal to one-half of one percent (0.5%) of $500,000. On September 30, 2013, we requested and received an initial borrowing under the Agreement totaling $350,000. Subsequently, on October 21, 2013, we requested and received an additional $100,000. The terms of the convertible note meet the criteria for bifurcation of an embedded derivative, however, the amount of such embedded derivative was deemed to have a de minimis value.
	On February 15, 2011, we entered into a Business Financing Agreement (the "2011 Credit Facility") with Bridge Bank, National Association (“Bridge Bank”) to finance our accounts receivables. The 2011 Credit Facility provided for a credit limit of $750,000, representing the maximum amount of advances based on up to 50% of $1.5 million of gross eligible accounts receivables. The 2011 Credit Facility was terminated on August 16, 2013.

Note_9_Capital_Lease_Obligatio

Note 9 - Capital Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	9. Capital Lease Obligations
	Our capital lease obligation consists of a lease on equipment. Our scheduled principal maturities relating to this capital lease obligation at December 31, 2012 is approximately $5,000 in 2013.

Note_10_Stockholders_Equity

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'	'
	9. Stockholders’ Equity	10. Stockholders’ Equity
	We have 501,000,000 shares of capital stock authorized under our certificate of incorporation, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. As of September 30, 2013, we have authorized (i) 2,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, all of which have been converted or cancelled and none of which remain outstanding, (ii) 4,000 shares of Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of which 823 shares remain outstanding, (iii) 1,175 shares of our Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of which 97 shares remain outstanding, and (iv) 1,150 shares of our Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of which 950 shares remain outstanding.	We were incorporated in 2001 and elected at that time to be taxed as an S corporation. During June 2006, we reincorporated in the State of Delaware and became a C corporation. On August 11, 2006, we entered into a reverse merger transaction with Fairview as discussed in Note 1. Pursuant to the Merger, the stockholders of Westinghouse Solar received one share of Fairview common stock for each issued and outstanding share of Westinghouse Solar common stock. Westinghouse Solar’s common shares were also adjusted from $0.01 par value to $0.001 par value at the time of the Merger. Since the stockholders of Westinghouse Solar owned a majority of the outstanding shares of Fairview common stock immediately following the Merger, and the management and board of Westinghouse Solar became the management and board of Fairview immediately following the Merger, the Merger is being accounted for as a reverse merger transaction and Westinghouse Solar was deemed to be the acquirer. The assets, liabilities and the historical operations prior to the Merger are those of Westinghouse Solar. Subsequent to the Merger, the consolidated financial statements include the assets, and the historical operations of Westinghouse Solar and Fairview from the closing date of the Merger.
	On March 30, 2012, we entered into an amendment to the outstanding Series K warrants which removed the provision for any future price adjustment to the exercise price. See Note 12 for a discussion on the accounting treatment of these warrants.	We have 101,000,000 shares of capital stock authorized under our certificate of incorporation, consisting of 100,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. As of December 31, 2012, we have authorized (i) 2,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, all of which have been converted or cancelled and none of which remain outstanding, (ii) 4,000 shares of Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of which 2,242.686 shares remain outstanding and (iii) 1,175 shares of our Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001, of which 800 shares remain outstanding. See “Subsequent Events” for a discussion of the sale of our Series C and Series D Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock.
	Pursuant to the Lightway Supply Agreement, on March 30, 2012, we issued 1,900,000 shares of our common stock to Lightway. The shares were issued at $0.55 per share based on the latest closing sale price on the date of issuance. The issuance of the common stock, valued at $1,045,000, increased equity and reduced accounts payable by an equal amount.	On February 17, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale of 4,000 units at a price of $900 per unit. See “Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend” for a discussion of the sale of units.
		On March 25, 2011, we entered into a Supply Agreement (the “Lightway Supply Agreement”) with Light Way Green New Energy Co., Ltd (Lightway). Lightway is a vertically integrated manufacturer of polycrystalline silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules. Lightway is a supplier for our proprietary Westinghouse solar panels. In consideration of the new contract manufacturing arrangement, we agreed to issue to Lightway shares of our common stock with a market value of $520,000, based on the closing share price of our common stock on the date of the first shipment of products by Lightway. On July 31, 2011, in conjunction with their first shipment, we issued Lightway 361,111 unvested shares of our common stock. The shares vested ratably on a monthly basis over a one year period beginning August 31, 2011 and, as of September 30, 2012, all shares have vested.
		On August 16, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investor relating to the sale of 990,099 shares of common stock at a price of $1.01 per share, along with the sale of Series L Warrants to purchase up to 643,564 shares of common stock (65% of the number of shares of common stock initially issued) at an exercise price of $1.17 per share. The warrants were not exercisable until six months after issuance and have a term of five years from the date they are first exercisable. The aggregate purchase price for the shares and the warrants was $1,000,000. Under the securities purchase agreement, we agreed to amend the outstanding Series J Warrants, such that the exercise price of the Series J Warrants was reduced from $2.44 per share to $1.17 per share. In addition, each of the Series J Warrants, (i) is not exercisable until the six month anniversary of the closing under the August 16, 2011 securities purchase agreement, and (ii) the expiration date is extended such that the warrant is exercisable for five years from the delayed initial exercise date.
		On September 28, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investor relating to the sale of 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.80 per share, along with the sale of Series M Warrants to purchase up to 325,000 shares of common stock (65% of the number of shares of common stock initially issued) at an exercise price of $0.81 per share. The warrants were not exercisable for six months after issuance and have a term of 5½ years from the date they are first exercisable. The aggregate purchase price for the shares and the warrants was $500,000. Under the securities purchase agreement, we agreed to amend the outstanding Series L Warrants, such that the exercise price of the Series L Warrants was reduced from $1.17 per share to $0.81 per share. In addition, each of the Series L Warrants, (i) was not exercisable for the six month anniversary of the closing under the September 28, 2011 securities purchase agreement, and (ii) the expiration date is extended such that the warrant is exercisable for five years from the delayed initial exercise date.
		On December 30, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with CBD, relating to the sale of 1,666,667 shares of common stock at a price of $0.60 per share. The aggregate purchase price was $1,000,000. As a result of the December 30, 2011 sale, (i) the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was reduced to $0.60 per share of common stock, and (ii) the exercise price per share of the Series K Warrants was reduced to $0.60 per share of common stock.
		On March 30, 2012, we entered into an amendment to the outstanding Series K warrants which removed the provision for any future price adjustment to the exercise price. See “Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability” for a discussion on the accounting treatment of these warrants.
		On March 30, 2012, pursuant to a supply agreement with Lightway, we issued 1,900,000 share of our common stock to them. The shares were issued at $0.55 per share based on the latest closing sale price on the date of issuance.
		On August 14, 2012, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investor relating to the sale of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.25 per share.  The aggregate purchase price was $500,000.
		See Note 13 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of the stock warrant transactions discussed above.

Note_11_Convertible_Redeemable

Note 11 - Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock And Preferred Deemed Dividend [Abstract]	'	'
Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock And Preferred Deemed Dividend [Text Block]	'	'
	10. Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend	11. Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend
	On February 17, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale of 4,000 units at a price of $900 per unit (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”). The aggregate purchase price for the Securities was $3,600,000, less $532,000 in issuance costs. As of September 30, 2013, 3,177 shares of Series B Preferred stock had been converted into 43,430,415 shares of common stock.	On February 17, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale of 4,000 units at a price of $900 per unit (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”). Each unit consists of (i) one share of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred”), with each such share of Series B Preferred initially convertible into 500 shares of common stock at an initial conversion price of $1.80 per share, subject to future adjustment for various events, and (ii) warrants to purchase 425 shares of common stock at an initial exercise price of $2.40 per share, subject to future adjustment for various events, which warrants were not exercisable for six months after issuance and have a term of five years from the date of first exercisability (the “Series K Warrants” and together with the Series B Preferred, the “Securities”). The aggregate purchase price for the Securities was $3,600,000, less $532,000 in issuance costs. As of December 31, 2012, 1,757 shares of preferred stock had been converted into 1,152,601 shares of common stock.
	The Certificate of Designation to create the Series B Preferred includes certain negative covenants regarding indebtedness and other matters, and includes provisions under which the holders of the Series B Preferred are entitled to demand redemption for cash upon specified triggering events. The Series B Preferred bears dividends at the rate 4% per year for the first year, and 8% per year thereafter, payable in stock or in cash at our election, subject to certain restrictions.	The Certificate of Designation to create the Series B Preferred includes certain negative covenants regarding indebtedness and other matters, and includes provisions under which the holders of the Series B Preferred are entitled to demand redemption for cash upon specified triggering events. The Series B Preferred bears dividends at the rate 4% per year for the first year, and 8% per year thereafter, payable in stock or in cash at our election, subject to certain restrictions.
	On October 18, 2012, we filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designation creating and specifying the rights of our Series C Preferred Stock. The number of shares designated Series C Preferred Stock is 1,750 (which shall not be subject to increase without the written consent of the holders of a majority of such series of preferred stock). Each share of Series C Preferred has a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value equal to $1,000, subject to increase under certain circumstances. Each share of Series C Preferred is convertible, at any time at the option of the holder thereof, into shares of our common stock determined by dividing the stated value per share of our Series C Preferred by the closing price per share of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace (OTCQB) on October 18, 2012, which was $0.155. The conversion price is subject to further adjustments as set forth in the Series C Certificate of Designation.	In connection with the sale of the Securities under the Securities Purchase Agreement, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the purchasers (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). In accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, we filed a registration statement, on March 18, 2011, to register for resale the shares of common stock issued and issuable to the purchasers upon conversion of the Series B Preferred and the shares issuable upon exercise of the Series K Warrants. The registration statement was declared effective on June 17, 2011. Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, we are obligated to maintain the effectiveness of the resale registration statement until all securities registered thereunder are sold or otherwise can be sold pursuant to Rule 144, without restriction.
	The holders of our Series C Preferred are entitled to receive, and we are obligated to pay, cumulative dividends at the rate per share (as a percentage of the stated value per share) of 8% per annum, payable quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Dividends are payable in cash or in shares of newly issued common stock, depending on whether we have cash available for lawful payment of dividends and whether we satisfy certain conditions for the alternative to pay the dividends in shares.	On the date of issuance, we recorded the value of the Series B Preferred of $1.0 million and of the warrants of $2.6 million on our balance sheet. The closing price of our common stock on the date of issuance was used to value the Series B Preferred and we used the Black-Scholes model to value the Series K Warrants. For purposes of calculating the fair value of the warrants, we used a risk free rate of return of 1.4%, an expected life of 4.1 years and a volatility percentage of 103.2%. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is considered a preferred deemed dividend totaling $975,000 to the preferred shareholders, and was charged to additional paid-in capital on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and net loss attributable to common stockholders on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Our Series C Preferred generally is non-voting, provided that our holders of Series C Preferred have rights of approval with regard to amendments to our Certificate of Incorporation or to the Certificate of Designation that would adversely affect the rights of our Series C Preferred. Our Series C Preferred provides for a number of negative covenants applicable to us, including restrictions on the amount of our indebtedness (generally, to an amount not to exceed $5 million) and related liens, and restrictions on our use of cash to redeem or to pay dividends with respect to our common stock or other junior securities. In various “triggering event” circumstances set forth in the Series C Certificate of Designation, the holders of our Series C Preferred have rights to demand the redemption of their shares, for cash or for shares of our common stock, depending on the nature of the triggering event.	Effective August 23, 2011, we amended our Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock to amend the terms of the outstanding Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock. The principal changes included in the Certificate of Amendment are to: (i) add a hard floor price of $0.10 per share of common stock as a limitation to any future conversion price adjustment to the Series B Preferred Stock resulting from future sales of common stock (or common stock equivalents) or at the one year anniversary of the original issuance date (February 18, 2012) if the recent trading price (20 day VWAP) is below the then current conversion price; (ii) reclassify the consequence of certain breaches and triggering events such that the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock would not be entitled to potentially receive cash redemption in such events, but instead would have rights to receive additional shares of common stock (either in the form of increased dividend payments or upon redemption of their Series B Preferred); and (iii) take into account certain adjustment events that have occurred since the Original Filing, including the 1-for-4 reverse stock split of our common stock implemented after the close of business on April 13, 2011. The purpose for adopting the Certificate of Amendment was to implement revisions that caused the balance sheet value associated with the Series B Preferred Stock to be treated as stockholders’ equity, rather than as “mezzanine” equity, for accounting purposes.
	On October 18, 2012, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,245 shares of our newly created Series C Preferred Stock, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,245,000.  At the initial closing, we sold and issued 750 shares of Series C Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $750,000. On November 2, 2012, we provided to the purchasers of our Series C Preferred Stock a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 350 additional shares of our Series C Preferred to the purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $350,000.  Based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace (OTCQB) on November 2, 2012 (which was $0.08 per share), the 350 shares of Series C Preferred issued pursuant to the draw down was convertible into 4,375,000 shares of our common stock. As a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.155 to $0.08 per share on the total 750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at November 2, 2012, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized a preferred deemed dividend of $363,000.	As a result of our December 30, 2011 stock sale to CBD, the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was reduced to $0.60 per share of common stock. As a result of our August 14, 2012 stock sale, the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was further reduced to $0.25 per share of common stock. The maximum intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature was previously recorded on the date of issuance for the Series B Preferred and, consequently, no additional preferred deemed dividend was recorded as a result of the reduction in the conversion price of the Series B Preferred.
	Effective October 18, 2012, we amended our Series B Certificate of Designation to reduce the “Floor Price” limitation related to the conversion rights of the Series B Preferred Stock from $0.10 to $0.01 per share.	On October 18, 2012, we filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Designation creating and specifying the rights of our Series C Preferred Stock. The number of shares designated Series C Preferred Stock is 1,750 (which shall not be subject to increase without the written consent of the holders of a majority of such series of preferred stock). Each share of Series C Preferred has a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value equal to $1,000, subject to increase under certain circumstances. Each share of Series C Preferred is convertible, at any time at the option of the holder thereof, into shares of our common stock determined by dividing the stated value per share of our Series C Preferred by the closing price per share of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace (OTCQB) on October 18, 2012, which is $0.155. The conversion price is subject to further adjustments as set forth in the Series C Certificate of Designation.
	On January 24, 2013, we provided to the purchasers of our Series C Preferred Stock a draw down notice under the purchase agreement. The purchasers agreed to accept the new draw down notice and thereby extend our right to exercise a “put” to sell additional Series C Preferred beyond the securities purchase agreement’s prior expiration date of December 31, 2012. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 75 additional shares of Series C Preferred to the purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $75,000. Based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace on January 24, 2013 (which was $0.05 per share), the 75 shares of Series C Preferred to be issued pursuant to the draw down would be convertible into 1,500,000 shares of our common stock. A s a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.08 to $0.05 per share on the total 720 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at January 24, 2013, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized additional preferred deemed dividends of $270,000.	The holders of our Series C Preferred are entitled to receive, and we are obligated to pay, cumulative dividends at the rate per share (as a percentage of the stated value per share) of 8% per annum, payable quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Dividends are payable in cash or in shares of newly issued common stock, depending on whether we have cash available for lawful payment of dividends and whether we satisfy certain conditions for the alternative to pay the dividends in shares.
	As a result of the January 24, 2013 draw down notice, pursuant to the terms of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock, the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05, and the conversion price of the Series C Preferred issued under the initial closing was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05. As a result of the May 13, 2013 draw down notice, the price of the Series B Preferred was further reduced from $0.05 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.03, and the conversion price of the Series C Preferred was also further reduced from $0.05 per share of common stock to $0.03. As of September 30, 2013, there were 823 shares of Series B Preferred that remain outstanding. With the May 13, 2013 draw down, and after recent conversions of our Series C Preferred, there are 97 shares of Series C Preferred that remain outstanding. As a result of our August 30, 2013 financing, the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was further reduced from $0.03 per share of common stock to $0.02 and the conversion price of the Series C Preferred was also further reduced from $0.03 per share of common stock to $0.02. After adjustment to the conversion prices as a result of the August 30, 2013 financing, the outstanding Series B Preferred and Series C Preferred would be convertible into 37,020,234 shares and 4,833,350 shares, respectively, of our common stock.	Our Series C Preferred generally is non-voting, provided that our holders of Series C Preferred have rights of approval with regard to amendments to our Certificate of Incorporation or to the Certificate of Designation that would adversely affect the rights of our Series C Preferred. Our Series C Preferred provides for a number of negative covenants applicable to us, including restrictions on the amount of our indebtedness (generally, to an amount not to exceed $5 million) and related liens, and restrictions on our use of cash to redeem or to pay dividends with respect to our common stock or other junior securities. In various “triggering event” circumstances set forth in the Series C Certificate of Designation, the holders of our Series C Preferred have rights to demand the redemption of their shares, for cash or for shares of our common stock, depending on the nature of the triggering event.
	On February 15, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investor relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,150 shares of our newly created Series D Preferred Stock at a price per share equal to the stated value, which is $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,000,000. At the initial closing, concurrent with entering the agreement, we issued 150 shares of Series D Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $150,000. After the initial closing, the securities purchase agreement permits the purchaser to exercise a “call” right to purchase additional Series D Preferred in multiple draw downs from time to time until December 31, 2013, subject to certain limits, terms and conditions. In March 2013, the Company and investors entered into a letter agreement to the securities purchase agreement dated as of February 15, 2013, modifying the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock to be issued upon settlement of any purchaser draw downs made on or after March 18, 2013, equal to the purchaser investment amount divided by the stated value multiplied by a number agreed upon by the Company and the purchaser, which shall not be higher than 1.67.  Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, we issued 167 shares of Series D Preferred for aggregate proceeds of $100,000. On May 13, 2013, the Company and investors entered into a letter agreement amendment to the securities purchase agreement dated as of February 15, 2013, modifying the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock that may be issued upon draw downs made on or after May 13, 2013, equal to the purchaser investment amount divided by the stated value multiplied by a number agreed upon by the Company and the purchaser, which shall not be higher than 3.34. The corresponding conversion price into underlying shares of our common stock is $0.03 per share. On May 13, 2013, we issued 583 shares of Series D Preferred to an investor for aggregate proceeds of $175,000. A s a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.05 to $0.03 per share on the total 260 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at May 13, 2013, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized additional preferred deemed dividends of $104,000. On August 30, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell $200,000 in convertible notes. As a result of the sale of these convertible notes and as a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred and Series D Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.03 to $0.02 per share on the Series C and from $0.10 to $0.02 per share on the Series D on the total 147 shares and 930 shares, respectively, of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at August 30, 2013, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized additional preferred deemed dividends of $36,000 on the Series C Preferred Stock and $465,000 on the Series D Preferred Stock. The net loss attributable to common shareholders reflects both the net loss and the deemed dividend. As a result of the $500,000 loan and security agreement entered into on September 30, 2013, we issued to the lender 50 shares of our Series D Preferred stock for the $50,000 loan origination fee.	On October 18, 2012, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,245 shares of our newly created Series C Preferred Stock, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,245,000.  At the initial closing, we sold and issued 750 shares of Series C Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $750,000. On November 2, 2012, we provided to the purchasers of our Series C Preferred Stock a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 350 additional shares of our Series C Preferred to the purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $350,000.  Based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace (OTCQB) on November 2, 2012 (which was $0.08 per share), the 350 shares of Series C Preferred issued pursuant to the draw down was convertible into 4,375,000 shares of our common stock. As a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.155 to $0.08 per share on the total 750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at November 2, 2012, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized a preferred deemed dividend of $362,000. The net loss attributable to common shareholders reflects both the net loss and the deemed dividend.
	See Note 12 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of the stock warrant transactions described above.	Effective October 18, 2012, we amended our Series B Certificate of Designation to reduce the “Floor Price” limitation related to the conversion rights of the Series B Preferred Stock from $0.10 to $0.01 per share.
		On January 24, 2013, we provided to the Purchasers of our Series C Preferred Stock a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. The Purchasers agreed to accept the new draw down notice and thereby extend our right to exercise a “put” to sell additional Series C Preferred beyond the Securities Purchase Agreement’s prior expiration date of December 31, 2012. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 75 additional shares of Series C Preferred to the Purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $75,000. Based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace on January 24, 2013 (which was $0.05 per share), the 75 shares of Series C Preferred to be issued pursuant to the draw down would be convertible into 1,500,000 shares of our common stock.
		As a result of the January 24, 2013 draw down notice, pursuant to the terms of the outstanding Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred”), the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05, and the conversion price of the Series C Preferred issued under the initial closing was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05. As of March 7, 2013, there were 2,209.686 shares of Series B Preferred that remain outstanding. With the January 24, 2013 draw down, and after recent conversions of our Series C Preferred, there are 310 shares of Series C Preferred that remain outstanding. After adjustment to the conversion prices as a result of the January 24th draw down, the outstanding Series B Preferred and Series C Preferred would be convertible into 39,774,348 shares and 6,200,000 shares, respectively, of our common stock.
		See Note 13 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of the stock warrant transactions described above.

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan	9 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013											Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'											'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'											'
	11. Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan											12. Stock Option and Incentive Plan
	On August 8, 2006, we adopted the Akeena Solar, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”) pursuant to which shares of common stock are available for issuance to employees, directors and consultants under the Stock Plan as restricted stock and/or options to purchase common stock. The Stock Plan allows for issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares and there were 48,102,924 shares available for issuance under the Stock Plan as of September 30, 2013.											On August 8, 2006, we adopted the Westinghouse Solar, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”) pursuant to which shares of common stock are available for issuance to employees, directors and consultants under the Stock Plan as restricted stock and/or options to purchase common stock. The Stock Plan allows for issuance of up to 3,000,000 shares and there were 1,112,310 shares available for issuance under the Stock Plan as of December 31, 2012.
	Restricted stock and options to purchase common stock may be issued under the Stock Plan. The restriction period on restricted stock grants generally expires at a rate of 25% per year over four years, unless decided otherwise by our Compensation Committee. Options to purchase common stock generally vest and become exercisable as to one-third of the total amount of shares subject to the option on each of the first, second and third anniversaries from the date of grant. Options to purchase common stock generally have a 5-year term.											Restricted stock and options to purchase common stock may be issued under the Stock Plan. The restriction period on restricted stock grants generally expire at a rate of 25% per quarter over one year or 25% per year over four years, unless decided otherwise by our Compensation Committee. Options to purchase common stock generally vest and become exercisable at a rate of 25% per quarter over one year or as to one-third of the total amount of shares subject to the option on each of the first, second and third anniversaries from the date of grant. Options to purchase common stock generally have a 5-year term.
	We use the Black-Scholes-Merton Options Pricing Model (Black-Scholes) to estimate fair value of our employee and our non-employee director stock-based awards. Black-Scholes requires various judgmental assumptions, including estimating stock price volatility, expected option life and forfeiture rates. If we had made different assumptions, the amount of our deferred stock-based compensation, stock-based compensation expense, gross margin, net loss and net loss per share amounts could have been significantly different. We believe that we have used reasonable methodologies, approaches and assumptions to determine the fair value of our common stock, and that our deferred stock-based compensation and related amortization were recorded properly for accounting purposes. If any of the assumptions we used change significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period.											We use the Black-Scholes-Merton Options Pricing Model (Black-Scholes) to estimate fair value of our employee and our non-employee director stock-based awards. Black-Scholes requires various judgmental assumptions, including estimating stock price volatility, expected option life and forfeiture rates. If we had made different assumptions, the amount of our deferred stock-based compensation, stock-based compensation expense, gross margin, net loss and net loss per share amounts could have been significantly different. We believe that we have used reasonable methodologies, approaches and assumptions to determine the fair value of our common stock, and that our deferred stock-based compensation and related amortization were recorded properly for accounting purposes. If any of the assumptions we used change significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period.
	We measure compensation expense for non-employee stock-based compensation under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The fair value of the option issued is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received. The estimated fair value is measured utilizing Black-Scholes using the value of our common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterparty’s performance is complete (generally the vesting date). The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to expense and additional paid-in capital.											We measure compensation expense for non-employee stock-based compensation under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The fair value of the option issued is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received. The estimated fair value is measured utilizing Black-Scholes using the value of our common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterparty’s performance is complete (generally the vesting date). The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to expense and additional paid-in capital.
	We recognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $107,000 and $130,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $240,000 and $570,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, relating to compensation expense calculated based on the fair value at the time of grant for restricted stock and based on Black-Scholes for stock options granted under the Stock Plan.											We recognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $704,000 and $1.1 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to compensation expense calculated based on the fair value at the time of grant for restricted stock and based on Black-Scholes for stock options granted under the Stock Plan.
	The following table sets forth a summary of restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:											The following table sets forth a summary of restricted stock activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:
		Number of			Weighted-Average									Number of			Weighted-Average
		Restricted			Grant Date									Restricted			Grant Date
		Shares			Fair Value									Shares			Fair Value
	Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2013		48,073		$	2.5						Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2011			101,446		$	7.57
	Granted		—		$	—						Granted			332,155		$	1.46
	Forfeited/cancelled		(21,798	)	$	2.46						Forfeited/cancelled			(33,550	)	$	4.61
	Released/vested		(9,386	)	$	2.74						Released/vested			(110,256	)	$	4.91
	Outstanding and not vested at September 30, 2013		16,889		$	2.43						Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2012			289,795		$	1.92
												Granted			1,029,113		$	0.31
	Restricted stock is valued at the grant date fair value of the common stock and expensed over the requisite service period or vesting period. We estimate forfeitures when recognizing stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock, and the estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period should actual forfeitures differ from such estimates. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was approximately $32,000 and $96,000, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense associated with the granted but unvested restricted stock. Stock-based compensation expense relating to these restricted shares is being recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was approximately $700 and $229,000, respectively. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows on our consolidated statements of cash flows. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, there were no excess tax benefits relating to restricted stock and therefore there is no impact on the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.											Forfeited/cancelled			(131,216	)	$	1.68
												Released/vested			(1,139,619	)	$	0.47
	The following table sets forth a summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:											Outstanding and not vested at December 31, 2012			48,073		$	2.5
		Number of			Weighted-Average Exercise Price							Restricted stock is valued at the grant date fair value of the common stock and expensed over the requisite service period or vesting period. We estimate forfeitures when recognizing stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock, and the estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period should actual forfeitures differ from such estimates. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there was approximately $96,000 and $465,000, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense associated with the granted but unvested restricted stock. Stock-based compensation expense relating to these restricted shares is being recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, was approximately $256,000 and $161,000, respectively. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows on our consolidated statements of cash flows. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no excess tax benefits relating to restricted stock and therefore there is no impact on the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
		Shares
		Subject to										The following table sets forth a summary of stock option activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:
		Option
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		679,744		$	2.75								Number of			Weighted-Average			Number of			Weighted-Average
	Granted		—		$	—								Shares Subject To			Exercise Price			Shares Subject To			Exercise Price
	Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(411,040	)	$	3								Option 2012						Option 2011
	Exercised		—		$	—						Outstanding beginning balance			1,077,744		$	5.47			999,775		$	8.66
	Outstanding at March 31, 2013		268,704		$	2.38						Granted during the year			46,875			0.26			377,699			1.72
	Exercisable at March 31, 2013		247,871		$	2.4						Forfeited/cancelled/expired during the year			(444,875	)		9.08			(299,730	)		11.36
												Exercised during the year			—			—			—			—
	Stock options are valued at the estimated fair value grant date or the measurement date and expensed over the requisite service period or vesting period. The weighted-average volatility was based upon the historical volatility of our common stock price. There were no stock options issued during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. The fair value of stock option grants during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:											Outstanding at end of year			679,744		$	2.75			1,077,744		$	5.47
												Exercisable at end of year			477,538		$	2.82			468,758		$	8.95
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,					Outstanding and expected to vest			669,049		$	2.82			1,007,256		$	5.68
		2013			2012		2013		2012
	Weighted-average volatility		—			—		—		105.5		Stock options are valued at the estimated fair value on the grant date or the measurement date and expensed over the requisite service period or vesting period. The weighted-average volatility was based upon the historical volatility of our common stock price. The fair value of stock option grants during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
	Expected dividends		—			—		—		0	%
	Expected life (years)		—			—		—		2.6				Twelve Months Ended
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate		—			—		—		0.4	%			December 31,
														2012			2011
	The weighted-average remaining contractual term for the stock options outstanding (vested and expected to vest) and exercisable as of September 30 2013 and December 31, 2012, was 2.4 years and 3.1 years, respectively. The total estimated fair value of stock options vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $45,000 and $41,000, respectively.   The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2013 was zero.											Weighted-average volatility			105.5	%		103.8	%
												Expected dividends			0	%		0	%
	We estimate forfeitures when recognizing stock-based compensation expense for stock options and the estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period should actual forfeitures differ from such estimates. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was approximately $17,000 and $127,000, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options granted. Stock-based compensation expense relating to these stock options is being recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.4 years. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) is classified as financing cash flows on our consolidated statements of cash flows. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were no excess tax benefits relating to stock options and therefore there is no impact on the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.											Expected life (years)			2.9			3
												Weighted-average risk-free interest rate			0.25	%		1.1	%
												The weighted-average fair value per share of the stock options as determined on the date of grant was $0.14 for the stock options to purchase 46,875 shares of common stock granted during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and $1.07 for the stock options to purchase 377,699 share of common stock granted during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011. The weighted-average remaining contractual term for the stock options outstanding (vested and expected to vest) and exercisable as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, was 2.9 years and 3.2 years, respectively. The total estimated fair value of stock options vested during the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $406,000 and $541,000, respectively.   The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 was zero.
												We estimate forfeitures when recognizing stock-based compensation expense for stock options and the estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period should actual forfeitures differ from such estimates. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there was approximately $94,000 and $520,000, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options granted. Stock-based compensation expense relating to these stock options is being recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 years and 1.5, respectively. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) is classified as financing cash flows on our consolidated statements of cash flows. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no excess tax benefits relating to stock options and therefore there is no impact on the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
												Non-vested stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows:
														Non-Vested			Weighted-Average
														Stock			Grant Date
														Options			Fair Value
												Outstanding at December 31, 2011			608,986		$	0.85
												Granted			46,875		$	0.14
												Forfeited/cancelled			(140,415	)	$	(1.70	)
												Released/vested			(313,240	)	$	(1.30	)
												Outstanding at December 31, 2012			202,206		$	0.65
												Options outstanding at December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:
																	Options Outstanding								Vested Options
																	Number			Weighted-			Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
																	Outstanding			Average			Average		Outstanding		Average
																				Remaining			Exercise				Exercise
																				Contractual Life			Price				Price
																				(in years)
													$0.11	-	$0.58			114,865			4.2		$	0.45		86,115	$	0.41
													$0.75	-	$2.04			88,596			3.4		$	1.46		88,596	$	1.46
												$2.16	-	$2.44			146,113			3		$	2.21		75,281	$	2.26
												$3.48	-	$10.84			128,875			1.5		$	4.95		113,751	$	5.15
												$17.44	-	$32.08			1,295			0.5		$	32.08		1,295	$	32.08
												$0.11	-	$32.08			479,744			3		$	2.47		365,038	$	2.64

Note_13_Stock_Warrants_and_War

Note 13 - Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'	'
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]	'	'
	12. Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability	13. Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability
	During March 2009, in connection with an equity financing, we issued Series E Warrants to purchase 334,822 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.36 per share. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 2.69%, an expected life of five years; an expected volatility factor of 112% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The value assigned to these warrants was approximately $1.0 million, of which $1.0 million was reflected as common stock warrant liability with an offset to additional paid-in capital as of the offering close date. As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 0.7%, an expected life of 0.9 years; an expected volatility factor of 127.5% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The fair value of the warrants decreased to zero as of September 30, 2013 and we recognized a $9 favorable non-cash adjustment from the change in fair value of these warrants for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.	On February 17, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and issued Series K Warrants to purchase up to 1,700,002 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.40 per share, which warrants are not exercisable until six months after issuance and have a term of five and one-half years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted-average assumptions:  risk-free interest rate of 1.4%, an expected life of 4.1 years; an expected volatility factor of 103.2% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The estimated value of these warrants was approximately $2.6 million, of which $2.6 million was reflected as common stock warrant liability with an offset to preferred stock as of the offering close date. As a result of the August 16, 2011 security sale, the exercise price of the Series K warrants was reduced from $2.40 to $1.01; as a result of the September 28, 2011 security sale, the exercise price of the Series K warrants was further reduced from $1.01 to $0.80. The estimated value assigned to the reduction in exercise price was $270,000 and $50,000, respectively, on August 16, 2011 and September 28, 2011, and we recognized a non-cash charge from the change in the fair value of the warrants. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 472,222 Series K Warrants were exercised at a price of $0.60 per share and total proceeds of approximately $283,000. As a result of the exercise, we recognized approximately $253,000 in the change in the estimated value assigned to the warrants as an increase to equity and a decrease to the warrant liability. On March 30, 2012, we entered into an Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement with the holders of the remaining Series K warrants (Series K Amendment) reducing the exercise price to $0.40 and removing provisions for any future price adjustment to the exercise price. On March 30, 2012, the fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 0.5%, an expected life of 3.0 years; an expected volatility factor of 109.3% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The fair value of the warrants increased to approximately $481,000 as of March 30, 2012 and we recognized a $425,000 unfavorable non-cash adjustment from the change in fair value of these warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2012. On March 30, 2012, as a result of the Series K Amendment, the fair value of the warrants of approximately $481,000 was reclassified from warrant liability to equity.
	On February 17, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and issued Series K Warrants to purchase up to 1,700,002 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.40 per share, which warrants are not exercisable until six months after issuance and have a term of five and one-half years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted-average assumptions:  risk-free interest rate of 1.4%, an expected life of 4.1 years; an expected volatility factor of 103.2% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The estimated value of these warrants was approximately $2.6 million, of which $2.6 million was reflected as common stock warrant liability with an offset to preferred stock as of the offering close date. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, 472,222 Series K Warrants were exercised at a price of $0.60 and total proceeds of approximately $283,000. As a result of the exercise, we recognized approximately $253,000 in the change in the estimated value assigned to the warrants as an increase to equity and a decrease to the warrant liability. On March 30, 2012, we entered into an Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement with the holders of the remaining Series K warrants (Series K Amendment) reducing the exercise price to $0.40 and removing provisions for any future price adjustment to the exercise price. On March 30, 2012, the fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 0.5%, an expected life of 3.0 years; an expected volatility factor of 109.3% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The fair value of the warrants increased to approximately $481,000 as of March 30, 2012 and we recognized a $425,000 unfavorable non-cash adjustment from the change in fair value of these warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2012. As a result of the Series K Amendment, the fair value of the warrants of approximately $481,000 was reclassified from warrant liability to equity.	In connection with the February 17, 2011 securities purchase agreement, we issued as a placement agent fee to our financial advisory firm warrants to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.44 per share, with a term of five years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted-average assumptions:  risk-free interest rate of 1.4%, an expected life of 3.8 years; an expected volatility factor of 103.2% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The estimated value of these warrants was approximately $89,000 which was reflected as a reduction in the net proceeds of the preferred stock with an offset to additional paid in capital as of the offering close date.
	As of September 30, 2013, we have 3,398,045 warrants outstanding at a weighted-average exercise price of $1.36. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there was no activity in our outstanding warrants.	On August 16, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and issued Series L Warrants to purchase up to 643,564 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.17 per share, which warrants were not exercisable until six months after issuance and have a term of five and one-half years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted-average assumptions:  risk-free interest rate of 0.3%, an expected life of 4.1 years; an expected volatility factor of 109.5% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The estimated value of these warrants was approximately $554,000. In connection with the August 16, 2011 securities purchase agreement, we agreed to extend the term of the remainder of our outstanding Series J Warrants until March 28, 2017. The estimated value assigned to the reduction in exercise price and extension of these warrants was approximately $86,000. As the terms of the Series J Warrants are classified as equity, as opposed to liability, there was no accounting impact as a result of the amendment to the Series J Warrant agreement.
		On September 28, 2011, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and issued Series M Warrants to purchase up to 325,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share, which warrants are not exercisable until six months after issuance and have a term of 5½ years. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using Black-Scholes with the following weighted-average assumptions:  risk-free interest rate of 0.4%, an expected life of 4.1 years; an expected volatility factor of 109.1% and a dividend yield of 0.0%. The estimated value of these warrants was approximately $193,000. In connection with the September 28, 2011 securities purchase agreement, we agreed to extend the term of the remainder of our outstanding Series L Warrants until March 28, 2017. The estimated value assigned to the reduction in exercise price and extension of these warrants was approximately $31,000. As the terms of the Series L Warrants are classified as equity, as opposed to liability, there was no accounting impact as a result of the amendment to the Series L Warrant agreement.
		The following table summarizes the Warrant activity for the twelve months ending December 31, 2012 and 2011:
			Warrants for Number of Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
		Outstanding at January 1, 2012		1,503,997		$	9.32
		Issued		2,758,269		$	0.72
		Exercised		—		$	—
		Cancelled/expired		(156,250	)	$	(5.36	)
		Outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,106,016		$	3.57
		Issued		—		$	—
		Exercised		(472,222	)	$	(0.60	)
		Cancelled/expired		(235,749	)	$	(40.32	)
		Outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,398,045		$	1.36

Note_14_Fair_Value_Measurement

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013													Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'													'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'													'
	15. Fair Value Measurement													14. Fair Value Measurement
	We use a fair-value approach to value certain assets and liabilities. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. We use a fair value hierarchy, which distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:													We use a fair-value approach to value certain assets and liabilities. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. We use a fair value hierarchy, which distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
	•	Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;												•	Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and												•	Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
	•	Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.												•	Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
	Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:													Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:
	Liabilities		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			September 30,		Liabilities		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			December
												2013													31, 2012
	Fair value of common stock warrant liability		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	Fair value of common stock warrant liability		$	—		$	—		$	9		$	9
	Accrued rent related to office closures			—			—			—			—	Accrued rent related to office closures			—			—			8,657			8,657
	Total		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	Total		$	—		$	—		$	8,666		$	8,666
	Liabilities		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			December 31,		Liabilities		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			31-Dec-11
												2012		Fair value of common stock warrant liability		$	—		$	—		$	317,490		$	317,490
	Fair value of common stock warrant liability		$	—		$	—		$	9		$	9	Accrued rent related to office closures			—			—			79,888			79,888
	Accrued rent related to office closures			—			—			8,656			8,656	Total		$	—		$	—		$	397,378		$	397,378
	Total		$	—		$	—		$	8,665		$	8,665
														A discussion of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value for the common stock warrants is in Note 13. The accrued rent relates to a non-cash charge for the closure of our Anaheim, California location, calculated by discounting the future lease payments to their present value using a risk-free discount rate from 0.6%. The accrued rent is included within liabilities of discontinued operations and long-term liabilities of discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheets.
	A discussion of the valuation techniques used to measure fair value for the common stock warrants is in Note 12. The accrued rent relates to a non-cash charge for the closure of our Anaheim, California location, calculated by discounting the future lease payments to their present value using a risk-free discount rate from 0.6%. The accrued rent is included within liabilities of discontinued operations and long-term liabilities of discontinued operations in our consolidated balance sheets.
														The following table shows the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended December 31, 2012:
	The following table shows the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
																Other			Common			Total Level 3
			Other			Common Stock			Total Level							Liabilities*			Stock
			Liabilities*			Warrant			3										Warrant
						Liability													Liability
	Beginning balance		$	8,656		$	9		$	8,665				Beginning balance		$	79,888		$	317,490		$	397,378
	Total realized and unrealized gains or losses			44			(9	)		35				Total realized and unrealized gains or losses			354			416,526			416,880
	Repayments			(8,700	)		—			(8,700	)			Repayments			(71,585	)		—			(71,585	)
	Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion			—			—			—				Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion			—			(734,007	)		(734,007	)
	Ending balance		$	—		$	—		$	—				Ending balance		$	8,657		$	9		$	8,666
	*   Represents the estimated fair value of the office closures included in accrued and other long-term liabilities.													*           Represents the estimated fair value of the office closures included in accrued and other long-term liabilities.

Note_15_Income_Taxes

Note 15 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'	'
	16. Income Taxes	15. Income Taxes
	Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial account and tax purposes in different periods. A deferred tax asset valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, there was no income tax expense or benefit for federal and state income taxes in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations due to our net loss and a valuation allowance on the resulting deferred tax asset. Our deferred tax asset has a 100% valuation allowance.	During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, there was no income tax expense or benefit for federal and state income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations due to our net loss and a valuation allowance on the resulting deferred tax assets.
		The actual tax expense differs from the “expected” tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (computed by applying the U.S. Federal Corporate tax rate of 34% to income before taxes) as follows:
			December			December
			31, 2012			31, 2011
		Tax at Federal Statutory Rate	$	(2,936,000	)	$	(1,536,000	)
		State taxes, net of Federal benefit		(454,000	)		(385,000	)
		Research and Development Credits		—			(13,000	)
		Fair Market Value of Warrants		142,000			(882,000	)
		Stock Based Compensation		145,000			218,000
		Other permanent items		(7,000	)		2,000
		Valuation allowance		3,110,000			2,596,000
		Income Tax Provision	$	—		$	—
		The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
			December			December
			31, 2012			31, 2011
		Deferred tax assets:
		Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	$	27,874,000		$	24,978,000
		Stock-Based Compensation		1,190,000			1,113,000
		Accruals		976,000			811,000
		Basis difference for fixed assets and intangibles		190,000			224,000
		Total gross deferred tax assets		30,230,000			27,126,000
		Valuation allowance		(30,230,000	)		(27,126,000	)
		Net deferred tax assets	$	—		$	—
		A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  We established a 100% valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of realizing future tax benefits from its net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets.  At December 31, 2012, we had useable net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $69.4 million for federal and $67.2 million for state income tax purposes available to offset future taxable income expiring through 2032 for both federal and California.  At December 31, 2012, we had useable R & D credits of approximately $332,000 for federal and $231,000 for California.  The federal credits expire through 2032 and the state credits have no expiration.  The net change in the valuation allowance during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was an increase of approximately $3,100,000 primarily due to current year losses.
		Internal Revenue Code Section 382 places a limitation (the "Section 382 Limitation") on the amount of taxable income, which can be offset by net operating loss carryforwards after a change in control (generally greater than a 50% change in ownership) of a loss corporation. Generally, after a control change, a loss corporation cannot deduct operating loss carryforwards in excess of the Section 382 Limitation. Due to these "change in ownership" provisions, utilization of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be subject to an annual limitation regarding their utilization against taxable income in future periods. The company has not concluded its analysis of Section 382 through December 31, 2012 but believes that these provisions will not limit the availability of losses to offset future income.
		On January 1, 2007, we adopted ASC Topic 740—Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). Due to net operating loss and research credit carryforwards, substantially all of our tax years remain open to U.S. federal and state tax examinations. We classify interest and penalties recognized pursuant to Interpretation 48 as part of income tax expense. No interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits have been accrued for the year ended December 31, 2012. We anticipate our unrecognized tax benefits will increase in the next 12 months due to any additional research credits claimed.
		The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows (in thousands):
			2012			2011
		Balance, beginning of year	$	136,000		$	123,000
		Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—			13,000
		Additions for tax positions related to prior years		4,000			—
		Reductions for tax positions related to prior years		—			—
		Balance, end of year	$	140,000		$	136,000
		In the event that any unrecognized tax benefits are recognized, the effective tax rate will be affected. Approximately $121,000 and $117,000 at December 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits would impact the effective rate, if recognized.

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'	'
	17. Commitments and Contingencies	16. Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation	Westinghouse License
	On May 1, 2012, Suntech America, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Suntech America), filed a complaint for breach of contract, goods sold and delivered, account stated and open account against us in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco. Suntech America alleged that it delivered products and did not receive full payment from us. On July 31, 2012, we and Suntech entered into a settlement of this dispute. Because of our inability to make scheduled settlement payments, on March 15, 2013, Suntech entered a judgment against us in the amount of $946,438. As of September 30, 2013, Suntech has not sought to enforce its judgment. As of September 30, 2013, we have included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets a balance due to Suntech America of $946,438.	On May 17, 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement that permits us to manufacture, distribute and market our solar panels under the Westinghouse name. The agreement automatically renews on January 1, 2014, unless terminated by us upon written notification at least 120 days prior to termination. Future minimum payments due under this agreement are $1.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2013.
	We are also involved in other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.	Non-Cancelable Operating Leases
		The operating lease for our Campbell, California corporate office facility expires on December 31, 2013. The lease on our San Jose, California warehouse facility is month-to-month. Total rent paid for continuing operations amounted to approximately $203,000 and $200,000 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total rent paid for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 for our discontinued installation operations amounted to approximately $90,000, offset by $23,000 in rental income, and $265,000, offset by $41,000 in rental income, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we took a non-cash charge of approximately $236,000 for future lease payments for office space in Anaheim, Clovis and San Diego, California. We do not occupy the Anaheim, Clovis and San Diego locations as a result of the discontinuation of our installation operations. Future minimum lease payments on operating leases at December 31, 2012 are as follows:
		2013	$	115,059
		2014		—
		2015		—
		2016		—
		2017		—
		Thereafter		—
		Total minimum lease payments	$	115,059
		Litigation
		On May 1, 2012, Suntech America, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Suntech America), filed a complaint for breach of contract, goods sold and delivered, account stated and open account against us in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco. Suntech America alleged that it delivered products and did not receive full payment from us. On July 31, 2012, we and Suntech entered into a settlement of this dispute. Because of our inability to make scheduled settlement payments, on March 15, 2013, Suntech entered a judgment against us in the amount of $946,438. As of March 28, 2013, Suntech has not sought to enforce its judgment. As of December 31, 2012, we have included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets a balance due to Suntech America of 946,438.
		On December 28, 2012, we filed a complaint against Lennar Homes, LLC (Lennar) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida stating claims for breach of contract under a supply agreement. As previously disclosed, Lennar had agreed to purchase solar power systems from us for residential housing Lennar was developing and constructing. Under the agreement, Lennar had a 600 home order commitment by March 1, 2012, with stated penalty amounts payable for any shortfall below that minimum. Through December 28, 2012, Lennar had only ordered and paid for solar power systems for 234 new homes.  Lennar filed a motion to dismiss the complaint which was denied by the Judge on March 6, 2013. The matter has been scheduled for trial on the Court’s two-week trial docket commencing December 29, 2013.  The parties are presently in the discovery stage and on March 6, 2013, were ordered to attend a non-binding settlement conference in front of the Magistrate Judge. The non-binding settlement conference is scheduled for April 22, 2013.
		We are also involved in other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note_17_Concentration_of_Risk_

Note 17 - Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships	9 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'							'
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	'							'
	14. Concentration of Risk							17. Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships
	Supplier Relationships							Disruption of Supplier Relationships
	Historically, we obtained virtually all of our solar panels from Suntech and Lightway. During 2012, because of our cash position and liquidity constraints, we were late in making payments to both of these suppliers. On March 30, 2012, pursuant to our Supply Agreement with Lightway, we issued 1,900,000 shares of our common stock to Lightway in partial payment of our past due account payable to them. At the time of issuance, the shares were valued at $1,045,000. On May 1, 2012, Suntech filed a complaint for breach of contract, goods sold and delivered, account stated and open account against us in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco. Suntech alleged that it delivered products and did not receive full payment from us. On July 31, 2012, we and Suntech entered into a settlement of this dispute. Because of our inability to make scheduled settlement payments, on March 15, 2013, Suntech entered a judgment against us in the amount of $946,438. As of September 30, 2013, Suntech has not sought to enforce its judgment. As of September 30, 2013, we have included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets a balance due to Suntech America of $946,438. We currently have no unshipped orders from Suntech or Lightway.							Historically, we obtained virtually all of our solar panels from Suntech. On March 25, 2011, we entered into a volume supply agreement for a new generation of our solar panel products with Lightway, and in August 2011, we began purchasing solar panels from Lightway. Both Suntech and Lightway manufacture panels for us that are built to our unique specifications. We had a limited amount of remaining inventory on hand as of December 31, 2012, and although we are actively negotiating alternative sources of supply through other sources, including a CBD Energy Limited preferred supplier, the disruption and loss of our historical primary component supply relationships is severely disruptive to our operations.  In recent periods, because of our cash position and liquidity constraints, we have been late in making payments to both of our panel suppliers. On March 30, 2012, pursuant to our Supply Agreement with Lightway, we issued 1,900,000 shares of our common stock to Lightway in partial payment of our past due account payable to them. At the time of issuance, the shares were valued at $1,045,000. On May 1, 2012, Suntech America filed a lawsuit against us for breach of contract, alleging that it delivered products to us and has not received full payment, and seeking payment of approximately $990,000. On July 31, 2012, we and Suntech entered into a settlement of this dispute, which allows and requires us make payment of the account balance over time, with the unpaid balance accruing interest at 10% per annum. As of December 31 2012, we have included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, under accounts payable, a balance due to Suntech America of $870,000, plus accrued interest of $76,438, which is included in accrued liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We do not anticipate that our prior supplies will make and further shipments to us, which is resulting in decreased sales and revenue for us, and adversely affecting our customer relationships. We currently do not have any unshipped orders for solar panel product pending with Suntech or Lightway and we have not received any shipments of panels since April 2012.
	In May 2013, we entered into a new supply agreement for assembly of our proprietary modules with Environmental Engineering Group Pty Ltd (“EEG”), an assembler of polycrystalline modules located in Australia. In August 2013, we began receiving product from EEG and began shipping product to customers during the third calendar quarter of this year. We anticipate increased shipments to customers during the fourth quarter of 2013. We have remaining panel inventory on hand as of September 30, 2013 and anticipate receiving a final shipment of product in November 2013, fulfilling our purchase order with EEG. In September 2013, we entered into a second supply agreement for assembly of our proprietary modules with Tianwei New Energy Co, Ltd., a panel supplier located in China. We anticipate beginning to receive product from this new supplier beginning in the first quarter of 2014. Although we believe we can find alternative suppliers for solar panels manufactured to our specifications, our operations would be disrupted unless we are able to rapidly secure alternative sources of supply, our inventory and revenue could diminish significantly, causing disruption to our operations.							Concentration of Risk in Customer Relationships
	Customer Relationships							The relative magnitude and the mix of revenue from our largest customers have varied significantly quarter to quarter. During the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, three customers have accounted for significant revenues, varying by period, to our company: Lennar Corporation (Lennar), a leading national homebuilder, Lennox International Inc. (Lennox), a global leader in the heating and air conditioning markets, and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Lowe’s), a nationwide home improvement retail chain. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the percentages of sales to Lennar, Lennox and Lowe’s are as follows:
	The relative magnitude and the mix of revenue from our largest customers have varied significantly quarter to quarter. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, three customers have accounted for significant revenues, varying by period, to our company: Lennar Corporation (Lennar), a leading national homebuilder, Lennox International Inc. (Lennox), a global leader in the heating and air conditioning markets, and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (Lowe’s), a nationwide home improvement retail chain. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the percentages of sales to Lennar, Lennox and Lowe’s are as follows:								Twelve Months Ended
									December 31,
		Nine Months Ended							2012			2011
		September 30,
		2013			2012			Lennar Corporation		8.8	%		21.5	%
	Lennox International Inc.		7.7	%		33.3	%	Lennox International Inc.		30.1	%		20.6	%
	Lowe’s Companies, Inc.		7.1	%		8	%	Lowe’s Companies, Inc.		7.7	%		3.5	%
	Lennar Corporation		0	%		10.3	%
								We had no receivable balance from Lennar as of December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011. Lennox accounted for 5.9% and 23.1% of our gross accounts receivable as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Lowe’s accounted for 4.0% and 13.9% of our gross accounts receivable as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We had no receivable balance from Lennar as of September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012. Lennox accounted for 0.7% and 5.9% of our gross accounts receivable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Lowe’s accounted for 8.8% and 4.0% of our gross accounts receivable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
								We maintain reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have generally not exceeded management’s estimates. Our top three vendors accounted for approximately 36.1% and 61.3% of materials purchased during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At December 31, 2012, accounts payable included amounts owed to these top three vendors of approximately $960,000. At December 31, 2011, accounts payable included amounts owed to the top three vendors of approximately $3.3 million.
	We maintain reserves for potential credit losses and such losses, in the aggregate, have generally not exceeded management’s estimates. Our top three vendors accounted for approximately 25% and 36% of accounts payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, accounts payable included amounts owed to our top three vendors of approximately $1.1 million and $960,000, respectively.

Note_18_Employee_Benefit_Plan

Note 18 - Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	'
	18. Employee Benefit Plan
	On December 14, 2007, the Board of Directors approved the 401(k) profit sharing plan (the “401(k) Plan”) effective January 1, 2008. Employees began deferring a portion of their compensation into the 401(k) Plan commencing on January 1, 2008. In 2011, we began making matching contributions equal to 10% of the employee contribution. For the year ended December 31, 2012, there was no accrual relating to this matching contribution. For the year ended December 31, 2011, approximately $13,000 was included in accrued liabilities related to this matching contribution.

Note_19_Subsequent_Events

Note 19 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	19. Subsequent Events
	On January 24, 2013, we provided to the Purchasers of our Series C Preferred Stock a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. The Purchasers agreed to accept the new draw down notice and thereby extend our right to exercise a “put” to sell additional Series C Preferred beyond the Securities Purchase Agreement’s prior expiration date of December 31, 2012. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 75 additional shares of Series C Preferred to the Purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $75,000. Based on the closing price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB Marketplace on January 24, 2013 (which was $0.05 per share), the 75 shares of Series C Preferred to be issued pursuant to the draw down would be convertible into 1,500,000 shares of our common stock.
	As a result of the January 24, 2013 draw down notice, pursuant to the terms of the outstanding Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred”), the conversion price of the Series B Preferred was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05, and the conversion price of the Series C Preferred issued under the initial closing was reduced from $0.08 per share of common stock to become equal to $0.05. As a result of the contingent conversion feature on the Series C Preferred, which reduced the conversion price from $0.08 to $0.05 per share on the total 795 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at January 24, 2013, and which resulted in an increase in the number of common shares issuable, we recognized additional preferred deemed dividends of $270,000. Since we are in an accumulated deficit position, the deemed dividend was charged against additional paid-in-capital for common shares, there being no retained earnings from which to declare a dividend. As of March 7, 2013, there were 2,209.686 shares of Series B Preferred that remain outstanding. With the January 24, 2013 draw down, and after recent conversions of our Series C Preferred, there are 310 shares of Series C Preferred that remain outstanding. After adjustment to the conversion prices as a result of the January 24th draw down, the outstanding Series B Preferred and Series C Preferred would be convertible into 39,774,348 shares and 6,200,000 shares, respectively, of our common stock.
	On February 15, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors (the “Purchasers”) relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,000 shares of our newly created Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock (Series D Preferred) at a price per share equal to the stated value, which is $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,000,000. At the initial closing, concurrent with entering the agreement, we issued 150 shares of Series D Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $150,000. After the initial closing, the Securities Purchase Agreement permits the purchasers to exercise a “call” right to purchase additional Series D Preferred in multiple draw downs from time to time until December 31, 2013, subject to certain limits, terms and conditions. Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, we issued 167 shares of Series D Preferred for aggregate proceeds of $100,000.

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_a

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Description of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	'
	1. Basis of Presentation and Description of Business
	Basis of Presentation — Interim Financial Information
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. They should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to the financial statements of Andalay Solar, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”), formerly Westinghouse Solar, Inc. and Akeena Solar, Inc., for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 appearing in our Form 10-K. The September 30, 2013 unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements filed with our Annual Report on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted as permitted by those rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
	Description of Business
	We are a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems and solar panels with integrated microinverters (which we call AC solar panels). We design, market and sell these solar power systems to solar installers and do-it-yourself customers through distribution partnerships, our dealer network and retail outlets. Our products are designed for use in solar power systems for residential and commercial rooftop customers. Prior to September 2010, we were also in the solar power installation business.
	We were incorporated in February 2001 as Akeena Solar, Inc. in the State of California and elected at that time to be taxed as an S corporation. During June 2006, we reincorporated in the State of Delaware and became a C corporation. On August 11, 2006, we entered into a reverse merger transaction with Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc. (“Fairview”). Pursuant to the Merger, the stockholders of the Company received one share of Fairview common stock for each issued and outstanding share of The Company’s common stock. The Company’s common shares were also adjusted from $0.01 par value to $0.001 par value at the time of the Merger. On May 17, 2010, we entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Westinghouse, Inc, which permitted us to manufacture, distribute and market solar panels under the Westinghouse name and in connection therewith, on April 6, 2011, we changed our name to Westinghouse Solar, Inc. On August 23, 2013, the license agreement with Westinghouse, Inc. was terminated and on September 19, 2013, we changed our name to our current name, Andalay Solar, Inc.
	On May 7, 2012, we entered into a merger agreement with CBD Energy Limited, an Australian corporation (“CBD”). We had originally targeted completion of the merger during the third quarter of 2012, however the target date for completion had been repeatedly delayed, and the necessary registration statement had yet to be completed and filed. The uncertainty resulted in a disruption in our supply relationships, leading to a significant decline in our revenue and the implementation of significant cost reductions including the layoff of employees during the time we pursued the merger. Given the continued delays and uncertainty of whether and when the closing conditions for the merger as set for in the merger agreement will be satisfied, we terminated the merger agreement with CBD effective July 18, 2013. We are now committed to focus our attention on rebuilding our core business, expanding our current product offerings and exploring strategic opportunities.
	Our Corporate headquarters is located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008. Our telephone number is (408) 402-9400. Additional information about Andalay Solar is available on our website at http://www.Andalaysolar.com . The information on our web site is not incorporated herein by reference.

Note_13_Earnings_Per_Share

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	13. Earnings Per Share
	On January 1, 2009, we adopted ASC 260 (formerly Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 03-6-1) (ASC 260), Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (the “Staff Position”), which states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities and shall be included in the computation of net income (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method described in ASC 260 (formerly Statement of  Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128), Earnings Per Share .
	In accordance with the Staff Position, basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the weighted average number of shares outstanding less the weighted average unvested restricted shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the denominator for basic net income (loss) per share and any dilutive effects of stock options, restricted stock, convertible notes and warrants.
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Basic:
	Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding		81,763,478			20,176,051			56,716,084			18,536,062
	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding		(17,106	)		(292,164	)		(20,317	)		(367,211	)
	Denominator for basic net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851
	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)
	Diluted:
	Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic calculation		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851
	Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options		—			—			—			—
	Denominator for diluted net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851
	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)
	The following table sets forth potential shares of common stock at the end of each period presented that are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Stock options outstanding		268,704			679,744
	Unvested restricted stock		16,889			48,073
	Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045			3,398,045
	Preferred stock convertible into common stock		89,353,584			35,230,263

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Liquidity Disclosure [Policy Text Block]	'
	Liquidity and Financial Position
	The current economic downturn presents us with challenges in meeting the working capital needs of our business. Our primary requirements for working capital are to fund purchases for solar panels and microinverters, and to cover our payroll and lease expenses. For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we have incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. During the recent years, we have undertaken several equity financing transactions to provide the capital needed to sustain our business. We have dramatically reduced our headcount and other variable expenses. In addition, we expect to incur a net loss from operations for the year ending December 31, 2013. Based on current cash projections for 2013, we intend to address ongoing working capital needs through cost reduction measures and liquidation of remaining inventory, along with raising additional equity. In January 2013, our board of directors approved actions to dramatically reduce our variable operating costs, including a 12 person employee headcount reduction effective January 15, 2013, for the period through the anticipated merger closing with CBD. No restructuring charges or severance payments were incurred. While the merger has been repeatedly delayed, the companies currently anticipate merger closing by early in the third quarter of 2013. In the event that revenue is lower or the merger is delayed further, additional staffing reductions and expense cuts could occur. Our revenue levels remain difficult to predict, and we anticipate that we will continue to sustain losses in the near term, and we cannot assure investors that we will be successful in reaching break-even.
	As of December 31, 2012, we had approximately $127,000 in cash on hand. Our potentially available $750,000 credit facility is subject to limitations based on the level of our qualifying accounts receivable, and at December 31, 2012, we had no qualifying accounts receivable. In addition, due to Suntech entering judgment against us on March 15, 2013, our credit facility is currently unavailable. Under the Merger Agreement we entered into with CBD, we are required to raise sufficient equity capital, with the cooperation and support of CBD, to meet our own liquidity and working capital requirements. In addition, prior to closing of the merger, CBD may provide capital funding support to us if necessary, subject to conditions and limitations as provided in the Merger Agreement.
	In recent months, because of our cash position and liquidity constraints, we have been late in making payments to both of our panel suppliers. We had a limited amount of remaining inventory on hand as of December 31, 2012. We do not have any unshipped orders for solar panel product pending with Suntech, and our supply relationship with Lightway is currently stalled. We are actively negotiating alternative sources of supply through other sources, including CBD Energy Limited. Although we believe we can find alternative suppliers for solar panels manufactured to our specifications, unless we are able to rapidly secure alternative sources of supply, our inventory and revenue could diminish significantly, causing disruption to our operations in the next few quarters.
	On October 18, 2012, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional accredited investors relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,245 shares of our newly created Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,245,000.  At the initial closing, we sold and issue 750 shares of Series C Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $750,000.  Subsequently, on November 2, 2012, we sold and issued 350 shares of Series C Preferred for proceeds of $350,000. On January 24, 2013, we provided to the purchasers a draw down notice under the Purchase Agreement. The purchasers agreed to accept the new draw down notice and thereby extend our right to exercise a “put” to sell additional Series C Preferred beyond the Securities Purchase Agreement’s prior expiration date of December 31, 2012. As a result of the draw down, we sold an aggregate of 75 additional shares of its Series C Preferred to the purchasers for aggregate proceeds of $75,000.
	On February 15, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional accredited investors  relating to the sale and issuance of up to 1,000 shares of our newly created Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock (Series D Preferred) at a price per share equal to the stated value, which is $1,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of up to $1,000,000. At the initial closing, concurrent with entering the agreement, we issued 150 shares of Series D Preferred, for initial aggregate proceeds of $150,000. After the initial closing, the Securities Purchase Agreement permits the purchaser to exercise a “call” right to purchase additional Series D Preferred in multiple draw downs from time to time until December 31, 2013, subject to certain limits, terms and conditions. In March 2013, the company and investors entered into a letter agreement to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of February 15, 2013, modifying the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock to be issued upon settlement of any purchaser draw downs made on or after March 18, 2013, equal to the purchaser investment amount divided by the stated value multiplied by a number agreed upon by the Company and the Purchaser, which shall not be higher than 1.67.  Subsequently, on March 21, 2013, we issued 167 shares of Series D Preferred for aggregate proceeds of $100,000.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. Our significant operating losses, negative cash flow from operations, and challenges in rapidly securing alternative sources of supply for solar panels, raise substantial uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty, and contemplate the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. We believe our current cash balance, projected financial results from our operations, and the amounts that should be available to us through debt and equity financing provide sufficient resources and operating flexibility to fund our anticipated cash needs, through at least the next 12 months; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. The current economic downturn adds uncertainty to our anticipated revenue levels and to the timing of cash receipts, which are needed to support our operations. It also worsens the market conditions for seeking equity and debt financing. As a result of our delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market in September 2012, we are no longer eligible to file new registration statements on Form S-3, which may make it more costly and more difficult for us to obtain additional equity financing.  We currently anticipate that we will retain all of our earnings, if any, for development of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. We maintain cash and cash equivalents, which consist principally of money market demand deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. At certain times, such amounts exceed FDIC insurance limits. We have not experienced any losses on these investments.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables. We regularly evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated credit losses. We consider a number of factors when estimating credit losses, including the aging of a customer’s account, creditworthiness of specific customers, historical trends and other information.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventory
	Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (on an average basis) or market value. We determine cost based on the weighted-average purchase price and include both the costs of acquisition and the shipping costs in inventory. We regularly review the cost of inventory against its estimated market value and record a lower of cost or market write-down to cost of goods sold, if any inventory has a cost in excess of estimated market value.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
	Estimated useful lives are as follows:
	Category	Useful Lives
	Office Equipment	2	-	5 years
	Vehicles	3	-	5 years
	Leasehold Improvements		2 years
	Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for significant renewals or betterments are capitalized. Upon disposition, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in current operations.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets or whether the remaining balance of long-lived assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. We do not believe that there were any indicators of impairment that would require an adjustment to such assets or their estimated periods of recovery at December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	We do not amortize goodwill, but rather test goodwill for impairment at least annually.
	We capitalize external legal costs and filing fees associated with obtaining or defending our patents. Upon issuance of new patents or successful defense of existing patents, we amortize these costs using the straight line method over the shorter of the legal life of the patent or its economic life. We believe the remaining useful life we assign to these patents, approximately 12 years as of December 31, 2012, are reasonable. We periodically review our patents to determine whether any such cost have been impaired and are no longer being used. To the extent we are no longer using certain patents, the associated costs will be written off at that time.
	Costs associated with patents currently held are approximately $1.4 million, net of approximately $89,000 of accumulated amortization, are included in other assets, net as of December 31, 2012, and are being amortized over the estimated useful life, which was determined to be seventeen years. Amortization expense of patents was approximately $68,000 and $7,000 in each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Estimated amortization expense of patents for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2012, is approximately $110,000 per year. Capitalized filing fees associated with obtaining new patents not yet issued and defense of existing patents (not yet resolved) of approximately $165,000 are included in other assets as December 31, 2012.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Discontinued operations
	Discontinued operations are presented and accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360, “ Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” (ASC 360). When a qualifying component of the Company is disposed of or has been classified as held for sale, the operating results of that component are removed from continuing operations for all periods presented and displayed as discontinued operations if: (a) elimination of the component’s operations and cash flows from the Company’s ongoing operations has occurred (or will occur) and (b) significant continuing involvement by the Company in the component’s operations does not exist after the disposal transaction.
	On September 10, 2010, we announced that we were exiting the solar panel installation business. The exit from the installation business was essentially completed at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. The exit from the installation business was therefore classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented under the requirements of ASC 360.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Manufacturer and Installation Warranties
	The manufacturer directly warrants the solar panels and inverters for a range from 15 to 25 years. We warrant the balance of system components of our products against defects in material and workmanship for five years. We assist our customers in the event of a claim under the manufacturer warranty to replace a defective solar panel or inverter. The warranty liability for the material and the workmanship of the balance of system components of approximately $330,000 at December 31, 2012 and $218,000 at December 31, 2011, is included within “Accrued warranty” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	The liability for our manufacturing warranty consists of the following:
			Twelve Months Ended
			2012			2011
	Beginning accrued warranty balance		$	217,812		$	51,860
	Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty			(1,723	)		—
	Accruals related to warranties issued during the period			113,591			165,952
	Ending accrued warranty balance		$	329,680		$	217,812
	We previously recorded a provision for warranty liability related to our discontinued installation operations. We provided for a 5-year or a 10-year warranty on the installation of a system and all equipment and incidental supplies other than solar panels and inverters that are covered under the manufacturer warranty. The liability for the installation warranty at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, and is included within “Liabilities of Discontinued Operations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Defective solar panels or inverters are covered under the manufacturer warranty. In the event that a panel or inverter needs to be replaced, we will replace the defective item within the manufacturer’s warranty period (between 5-25 years).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying values reported for cash equivalents, accounts receivable, assets associated with discontinued operations, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and the outstanding credit facility approximated their respective fair values at each balance sheet date due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from sales of products is recognized when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3) the sale price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue when the solar power systems are shipped to the customer.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock-based Compensation
	We apply the fair value method under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 718 in accounting for our 2001 Stock Option Plan and our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Under ASC 718, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the equity instruments awarded and is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, or the requisite service period, which is usually the vesting period. The fair value of the equity award granted is estimated on the date of the grant.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Advertising
	We expense advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense, included in “Sales and marketing expenses,” for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, was approximately $144,000 and $187,000, respectively.
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Research and Development Costs
	Research and development expenses, which include the cost of activities that are useful in developing new products, processes or techniques, as well as expenses for activities that may significantly improve existing products or processes are expensed as incurred. In the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we expensed approximately $649,000 and $800,000, respectively, in general and administrative costs.
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are included in cost of inventory and expensed as cost of sales when the related inventory is sold.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. A deferred tax asset valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized. Utilization of net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of net operating loss carryforwards before utilization. We apply the provisions of ASC 740, formerly FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting this standard, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Earnings Per Share
	As of January 1, 2009, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 260 (formerly Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 03-6-1) (ASC 260), “ Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (the “Staff Position”), which states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities and shall be included in the computation of net income (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method described in ASC 260 (formerly Statement of  Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128), Earnings Per Share. The effect of the adoption of the Staff Position was not material to our net loss per share.
	In accordance with the Staff Position, basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the weighted average number of shares outstanding less the weighted average unvested restricted shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), excluding net income (loss) attributable to participating securities, by the denominator for basic net income (loss) per share and any dilutive effects of stock options, restricted stock, convertible notes and warrants.
	On April 6, 2011, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a reverse split of our common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4. The reverse stock split became effective at the close of business on April 13, 2011. All historical share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split. The par value of our common stock did not change. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
			Twelve Months Ended
			December 31,
			2012			2011
	Basic:
	Numerator:
	Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
			$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding			19,791,045			12,537,727
	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding			(390,321	)		(195,072	)
	Denominator for basic net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
	Diluted:
	Numerator:
	Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
			$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic calculation			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options			—			—
	Denominator for diluted net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
	The following table sets forth potential shares of common stock at the end of each period presented that are not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive:
			31-Dec-12		31-Dec-11
	Stock options outstanding		679,744		1,077,744
	Unvested restricted stock		48,073		289,795
	Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045		4,106,016
	Preferred stock convertible into common stock
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Segment Reporting
	Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. We are engaged in a single business segment wherein we design, manufacture and sell our solar panels to solar installers, trade workers and do-it-yourself customers through distribution partnerships, our dealer network and retail outlets.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Westinghouse Solar and Fairview, pursuant to the Merger as described in Note 1. We also have two wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Akeena Corp. and Andalay Solar, Inc. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Westinghouse Solar, Inc. All inter-company accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013													Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'													'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	'													'
														Category	Useful Lives
														Office Equipment	2	-	5 years
														Vehicles	3	-	5 years
														Leasehold Improvements		2 years
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	'													'
		September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)			December											Twelve Months Ended
					31, 2012											2012			2011
	Beginning accrued warranty balance	$	329,680		$	217,812								Beginning accrued warranty balance		$	217,812		$	51,860
	Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty		(1,700	)		(1,723	)							Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty			(1,723	)		—
	Accruals related to warranties issued during the period		3,410			113,591								Accruals related to warranties issued during the period			113,591			165,952
	Ending accrued warranty balance	$	331,390		$	329,680								Ending accrued warranty balance		$	329,680		$	217,812
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'													'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,								December 31,
		2013			2012			2013			2012					2012			2011
	Basic:													Basic:
	Numerator:													Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)	Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349		Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)	Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)	Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—		Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)			$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:													Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding		81,763,478			20,176,051			56,716,084			18,536,062		Weighted-average shares outstanding			19,791,045			12,537,727
	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding		(17,106	)		(292,164	)		(20,317	)		(367,211	)	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding			(390,321	)		(195,072	)
	Denominator for basic net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for basic net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
	Diluted:													Diluted:
	Numerator:													Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)	Net loss		$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349		Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities			170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)	Net loss attributable to stockholders			(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)	Preferred stock dividend			(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—		Preferred deemed dividend			(362,903	)		(975,460	)
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)			$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:													Denominator:
	Denominator for basic calculation		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for basic calculation			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options		—			—			—			—		Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options			—			—
	Denominator for diluted net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for diluted net loss per share			19,400,724			12,342,655
	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	'													'
		September 30,			December 31,											31-Dec-12		31-Dec-11
		2013			2012									Stock options outstanding		679,744		1,077,744
	Stock options outstanding		268,704			679,744								Unvested restricted stock		48,073		289,795
	Unvested restricted stock		16,889			48,073								Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045		4,106,016
	Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045			3,398,045								Preferred stock convertible into common stock		35,230,263		3,409,029
	Preferred stock convertible into common stock		89,353,584			35,230,263

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations1

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'					'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'					'
	Assets of discontinued operations:	September 30,		December		Assets of discontinued operations:	December		December
		2013 (unaudited)		31, 2012			31, 2012		31, 2011
	Accounts receivable and other receivables	$	—	$	1,340	Accounts receivable and other receivables	$	1,340	$	41,762
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		—	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		34,415
	Other assets		—		9,556	Other assets		9,556		11,278
	Total current assets of discontinued operations		—		10,896	Total current assets of discontinued operations		10,896		87,455
	Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs		200,000		200,000	Security deposits on operating leases		—		9,913
	Total assets of discontinued operations	$	200,000	$	210,896	Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs		200,000		200,000
	Liabilities of discontinued operations:	September 30,		December		Total assets of discontinued operations	$	210,896	$	297,368
		2013 (unaudited)		31, 2012		Liabilities of discontinued operations:	December		December
	Accrued liabilities	$	—	$	8,656		31, 2012		31, 2011
	Accrued warranty		990,933		1,042,663	Accrued liabilities	$	8,656	$	124,751
	Deferred revenue		—		1,500	Accrued warranty		1,042,663		1,133,549
	Total current liabilities	$	990,933	$	1,052,819	Deferred revenue		1,500		50,520
						Total current liabilities		1,052,819		1,308,820
						Other long-term liabilities		—		10,200
						Total discontinued operations liabilities	$	1,052,819	$	1,319,020

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable_Tab

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013												Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]	'												'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'												'
		September 30,			December									December			December
		2013			31,									31, 2012			31, 2011
		(Unaudited)			2012								Trade accounts	$	490,401		$	1,230,895
	Trade accounts	$	178,070		$	490,401							Less: Allowance for bad debts		(108,750	)		(39,000	)
	Less: Allowance for bad debts		(142,000	)		(108,750	)						Less: Allowance for returns		(15,806	)		(95,315	)
	Less: Allowance for returns		(2,291	)		(15,806	)							$	365,845		$	1,096,580
		$	33,779		$	365,845
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'												'
		Balance at Beginning of			Provisions, net			Write-Off/			Balance at			Balance at Beginning of			Provisions, net			Write-Off/			Balance at
		Period						Recovery			End of			Period						Recovery			End of
											Period												Period
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013	$	108,750		$	89,325		$	(56,075	)	$	142,000	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	39,000		$	485,000		$	(415,000	)	$	109,000
	Year ended December 31, 2012	$	39,000		$	485,072		$	(415,322	)	$	108,750	Year ended December 31, 2011	$	5,000		$	34,000		$	—		$	39,000

Note_5_Inventory_Tables

Note 5 - Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'					'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'					'
		September		December			December		December
		30,		31,			31, 2012		31, 2011
		2013		2012		Finished goods	$	755,643	$	3,428,301
	Finished goods	$	950,831	$	755,643	Work in process		240,070		744,508
	Work in process		106,110		240,070		$	995,713	$	4,172,809
		$	1,056,941	$	995,713

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_1

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'							'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'							'
		September 30,			December				December			December
		2013 (Unaudited)			31,				31, 2012			31, 2011
					2012			Office equipment	$	522,745		$	573,852
	Office equipment	$	522,745		$	522,745		Leasehold improvements		148,759			148,759
	Leasehold improvements		148,759			148,759		Vehicles		17,992			17,992
	Vehicles		17,992			17,992				689,496			740,603
			689,496			689,496		Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(642,619	)		(543,885	)
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(670,402	)		(642,619	)		$	46,877		$	196,718
		$	19,094		$	46,877

Note_7_Accrued_Liabilities_Tab

Note 7 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013					Dec. 31, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'					'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'					'
		September 30,		December			December		December
		2013 (Unaudited)		31,			31, 2012		31, 2011
				2012		Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$	65,581	$	92,692
	Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$	35,293	$	65,581	Sales tax payable		877		1,159
	Sales tax payable		—		877	Accrued accounting and legal fees		5,160		138,233
	Accrued accounting and legal fees		16,500		5,160	Allowance for returns		—		20,081
	Customer deposit payable		—		36,540	Customer deposit payable		36,540		13,819
	Accrued interest		—		76,438	Accrued interest		76,438		—
	Royalty payable		—		262,500	Royalty payable		262,500		125,000
	Other accrued liabilities		16,060		41,860	Other accrued liabilities		41,860		37,829
		$	67,853	$	488,956		$	488,956	$	428,813

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen1

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Tables)	9 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013											Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'											'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'											'
		Number of			Weighted-Average									Number of			Weighted-Average
		Restricted			Grant Date									Restricted			Grant Date
		Shares			Fair Value									Shares			Fair Value
	Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2013		48,073		$	2.5						Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2011			101,446		$	7.57
	Granted		—		$	—						Granted			332,155		$	1.46
	Forfeited/cancelled		(21,798	)	$	2.46						Forfeited/cancelled			(33,550	)	$	4.61
	Released/vested		(9,386	)	$	2.74						Released/vested			(110,256	)	$	4.91
	Outstanding and not vested at September 30, 2013		16,889		$	2.43						Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2012			289,795		$	1.92
												Granted			1,029,113		$	0.31
												Forfeited/cancelled			(131,216	)	$	1.68
												Released/vested			(1,139,619	)	$	0.47
												Outstanding and not vested at December 31, 2012			48,073		$	2.5
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'											'
		Number of			Weighted-Average Exercise Price									Number of			Weighted-Average			Number of			Weighted-Average
		Shares												Shares Subject To			Exercise Price			Shares Subject To			Exercise Price
		Subject to												Option 2012						Option 2011
		Option										Outstanding beginning balance			1,077,744		$	5.47			999,775		$	8.66
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013		679,744		$	2.75						Granted during the year			46,875			0.26			377,699			1.72
	Granted		—		$	—						Forfeited/cancelled/expired during the year			(444,875	)		9.08			(299,730	)		11.36
	Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(411,040	)	$	3						Exercised during the year			—			—			—			—
	Exercised		—		$	—						Outstanding at end of year			679,744		$	2.75			1,077,744		$	5.47
	Outstanding at March 31, 2013		268,704		$	2.38						Exercisable at end of year			477,538		$	2.82			468,758		$	8.95
	Exercisable at March 31, 2013		247,871		$	2.4						Outstanding and expected to vest			669,049		$	2.82			1,007,256		$	5.68
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'											'
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,							Twelve Months Ended
		2013			2012		2013		2012					December 31,
	Weighted-average volatility		—			—		—		105.5				2012			2011
	Expected dividends		—			—		—		0	%	Weighted-average volatility			105.5	%		103.8	%
	Expected life (years)		—			—		—		2.6		Expected dividends			0	%		0	%
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate		—			—		—		0.4	%	Expected life (years)			2.9			3
												Weighted-average risk-free interest rate			0.25	%		1.1	%
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	'											'
														Non-Vested			Weighted-Average
														Stock			Grant Date
														Options			Fair Value
												Outstanding at December 31, 2011			608,986		$	0.85
												Granted			46,875		$	0.14
												Forfeited/cancelled			(140,415	)	$	(1.70	)
												Released/vested			(313,240	)	$	(1.30	)
												Outstanding at December 31, 2012			202,206		$	0.65
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]	'											'
																	Options Outstanding								Vested Options
																	Number			Weighted-			Weighted-		Number		Weighted-
																	Outstanding			Average			Average		Outstanding		Average
																				Remaining			Exercise				Exercise
																				Contractual Life			Price				Price
																				(in years)
													$0.11	-	$0.58			114,865			4.2		$	0.45		86,115	$	0.41
													$0.75	-	$2.04			88,596			3.4		$	1.46		88,596	$	1.46
													$2.16	-	$2.44			146,113			3		$	2.21		75,281	$	2.26
													$3.48	-	$10.84			128,875			1.5		$	4.95		113,751	$	5.15
													$17.44	-	$32.08			1,295			0.5		$	32.08		1,295	$	32.08
													$0.11	-	$32.08			479,744			3		$	2.47		365,038	$	2.64

Note_13_Stock_Warrants_and_War1

Note 13 - Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	'
		Warrants for Number of Shares			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		1,503,997		$	9.32
	Issued		2,758,269		$	0.72
	Exercised		—		$	—
	Cancelled/expired		(156,250	)	$	(5.36	)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,106,016		$	3.57
	Issued		—		$	—
	Exercised		(472,222	)	$	(0.60	)
	Cancelled/expired		(235,749	)	$	(40.32	)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,398,045		$	1.36

Note_14_Fair_Value_Measurement1

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013												Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'												'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'												'
	Liabilities	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			September 30,		Liabilities	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			December
											2013												31, 2012
	Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$	—		$	—		$	9		$	9
	Accrued rent related to office closures		—			—			—			—	Accrued rent related to office closures		—			—			8,657			8,657
	Total	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	Total	$	—		$	—		$	8,666		$	8,666
	Liabilities	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			December 31,		Liabilities	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			31-Dec-11
											2012		Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$	—		$	—		$	317,490		$	317,490
	Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$	—		$	—		$	9		$	9	Accrued rent related to office closures		—			—			79,888			79,888
	Accrued rent related to office closures		—			—			8,656			8,656	Total	$	—		$	—		$	397,378		$	397,378
	Total	$	—		$	—		$	8,665		$	8,665
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'												'
		Other			Common Stock			Total Level						Other			Common			Total Level 3
		Liabilities*			Warrant			3						Liabilities*			Stock
					Liability												Warrant
	Beginning balance	$	8,656		$	9		$	8,665								Liability
	Total realized and unrealized gains or losses		44			(9	)		35				Beginning balance	$	79,888		$	317,490		$	397,378
	Repayments		(8,700	)		—			(8,700	)			Total realized and unrealized gains or losses		354			416,526			416,880
	Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion		—			—			—				Repayments		(71,585	)		—			(71,585	)
	Ending balance	$	—		$	—		$	—				Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion		—			(734,007	)		(734,007	)
													Ending balance	$	8,657		$	9		$	8,666

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
		December			December
		31, 2012			31, 2011
	Tax at Federal Statutory Rate	$	(2,936,000	)	$	(1,536,000	)
	State taxes, net of Federal benefit		(454,000	)		(385,000	)
	Research and Development Credits		—			(13,000	)
	Fair Market Value of Warrants		142,000			(882,000	)
	Stock Based Compensation		145,000			218,000
	Other permanent items		(7,000	)		2,000
	Valuation allowance		3,110,000			2,596,000
	Income Tax Provision	$	—		$	—
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
		December			December
		31, 2012			31, 2011
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	$	27,874,000		$	24,978,000
	Stock-Based Compensation		1,190,000			1,113,000
	Accruals		976,000			811,000
	Basis difference for fixed assets and intangibles		190,000			224,000
	Total gross deferred tax assets		30,230,000			27,126,000
	Valuation allowance		(30,230,000	)		(27,126,000	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	—		$	—
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	'
		2012			2011
	Balance, beginning of year	$	136,000		$	123,000
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—			13,000
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years		4,000			—
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years		—			—
	Balance, end of year	$	140,000		$	136,000

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin1

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	2013	$	115,059
	2014		—
	2015		—
	2016		—
	2017		—
	Thereafter		—
	Total minimum lease payments	$	115,059

Note_17_Concentration_of_Risk_1

Note 17 - Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships (Tables)	9 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013							Dec. 31, 2012
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'							'
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]	'							'
		Nine Months Ended							Twelve Months Ended
		September 30,							December 31,
		2013			2012				2012			2011
	Lennox International Inc.		7.7	%		33.3	%
	Lowe’s Companies, Inc.		7.1	%		8	%	Lennar Corporation		8.8	%		21.5	%
	Lennar Corporation		0	%		10.3	%	Lennox International Inc.		30.1	%		20.6	%
								Lowe’s Companies, Inc.		7.7	%		3.5	%

Note_13_Earnings_Per_Share_Tab

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended													12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013													Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'													'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'													'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended							Twelve Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,							December 31,
		2013			2012			2013			2012				2012			2011
	Basic:													Basic:
	Numerator:													Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)	Net loss	$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349		Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)	Preferred stock dividend		(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—		Preferred deemed dividend		(362,903	)		(975,460	)
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)		$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:													Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding		81,763,478			20,176,051			56,716,084			18,536,062		Weighted-average shares outstanding		19,791,045			12,537,727
	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding		(17,106	)		(292,164	)		(20,317	)		(367,211	)	Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding		(390,321	)		(195,072	)
	Denominator for basic net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for basic net loss per share		19,400,724			12,342,655
	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)	Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
	Diluted:													Diluted:
	Numerator:													Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(806,259	)	$	(2,238,552	)	$	(2,235,799	)	$	(7,286,454	)	Net loss	$	(8,622,393	)	$	(4,631,621	)
	Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		169			32,415			801			144,349		Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities		170,052			72,062
	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(806,090	)		(2,206,137	)		(2,234,998	)		(7,142,105	)	Net loss attributable to stockholders		(8,452,341	)		(4,559,559	)
	Preferred stock dividend		(28,980	)		(75,331	)		(124,509	)		(117,618	)	Preferred stock dividend		(174,342	)		(99,047	)
	Preferred deemed dividend		(501,304	)		—			(875,304	)		—		Preferred deemed dividend		(362,903	)		(975,460	)
		$	(1,336,374	)	$	(2,281,468	)	$	(3,234,811	)	$	(7,259,723	)		$	(8,989,586	)	$	(5,634,066	)
	Denominator:													Denominator:
	Denominator for basic calculation		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for basic calculation		19,400,724			12,342,655
	Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options		—			—			—			—		Weighted-average effect of dilutive stock options		—			—
	Denominator for diluted net loss per share		81,746,372			19,883,887			56,695,767			18,168,851		Denominator for diluted net loss per share		19,400,724			12,342,655
	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.40	)	Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	'													'
		September 30,			December 31,										31-Dec-12		31-Dec-11
		2013			2012									Stock options outstanding	679,744		1,077,744
	Stock options outstanding		268,704			679,744								Unvested restricted stock	48,073		289,795
	Unvested restricted stock		16,889			48,073								Warrants to purchase common stock	3,398,045		4,106,016
	Warrants to purchase common stock		3,398,045			3,398,045								Preferred stock convertible into common stock	35,230,263		3,409,029
	Preferred stock convertible into common stock		89,353,584			35,230,263

Note_1_Description_of_Business1

Note 1 - Description of Business (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 13, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 11, 2006	Aug. 10, 2006
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares of Target Company that Each Share of Common Stock Receives in a Merger Transaction (in Shares)	'	'	'	1	1
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	'	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.01
Stockholders' Equity, Reverse Stock Split	'1-for-4	'	'	'	'

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)

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Subsequent Event [Member]

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]

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Security Purchase Agreement, Maximum Number of Shares Could Be Issued (in Shares)

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Securities Purchase Agreement, Maximum Aggregate Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock (in Dollars)

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net

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39,844

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6,722

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200,000

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8.00%

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days

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'20 years

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger (in Dollars per share)

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$0.04

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Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

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9.99%

Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Percentage

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65.00%

95.00%

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'1 year

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500,000

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500,000

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Interest Expense (in Dollars)

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500

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50

750

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720

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147

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930

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Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount (in Dollars)

5,000

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Line of Credit Facility Administrative Fee Percentage

0.50%

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'

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Line of Credit Facility Administrative Fee Amount (in Dollars)

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500

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Prepayment Fee Percent

0.50%

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350,000

'

'

350,000

'

0

92,000

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350,000

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Proceeds from Lines of Credit (in Dollars)

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$100,000

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Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Office Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	'2 years
Office Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	'5 years
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	'5 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property and Equipment, Useful Life	'2 years

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_4

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Liability for Manufacturing Warranty (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Liability for Manufacturing Warranty [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning accrued warranty balance	$329,680	$217,812	$51,860
Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty	1,700	-1,723	0
Accruals related to warranties issued during the period	3,410	113,591	165,952
Ending accrued warranty balance	$331,390	$329,680	$217,812

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_5

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2012	Feb. 17, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	'	'	($806,259)	($2,238,552)	($2,235,799)	($7,286,454)	($8,622,393)	($4,631,621)
Net loss allocated to participating securities	'	'	169	32,415	801	144,349	170,052	72,062
Net loss attributable to stockholders	'	'	-806,090	-2,206,137	-2,234,998	-7,142,105	-8,452,341	-4,559,559
Preferred stock dividend	'	'	-28,980	-75,331	-124,509	-117,618	-174,342	-99,047
Preferred deemed dividend	-362,000	-975,000	-501,304	'	-875,304	'	-362,903	-975,460
Numerator for net income loss per share	'	'	($1,336,374)	($2,281,468)	($3,234,811)	($7,259,723)	($8,989,586)	($5,634,066)
Denominator:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in Shares)	'	'	81,763,478	20,176,051	56,716,084	18,536,062	19,791,045	12,537,727
Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding (in Shares)	'	'	-17,106	-292,164	-20,317	-367,211	-390,321	-195,072
Denominator for basic calculation (in Shares)	'	'	81,746,372	19,883,887	56,695,767	18,168,851	19,400,724	12,342,655
Denominator for diluted net loss per share (in Shares)	'	'	81,746,372	19,883,887	56,695,767	18,168,851	19,400,724	12,342,655
Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (in Dollars per share)	'	'	($0.02)	($0.11)	($0.06)	($0.40)	($0.46)	($0.46)
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (in Dollars per share)	'	'	($0.02)	($0.11)	($0.06)	($0.40)	($0.46)	($0.46)

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_6

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Antidilutive Securities	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	679,744	1,077,744
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	16,889	48,073	289,795
Warrant [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	3,398,045	3,398,045	4,106,016
Preferred Stock - Convertible [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	89,353,584	35,230,263	3,409,029

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations2

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	'	'	'	'	'	$3,000,000
Severance Costs	'	'	'	'	'	765,000
Inventory Write-down	'	'	'	206,000	'	948,000
Impairment of Leasehold	'	'	'	'	'	307,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	'	'	'	'	'	299,000
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	'	'	'	'	'	290,000
Other Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	'	112,000	'	367,000
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax	'	11,000	32,000	16,000	-113,000	6,500,000
Escrow Deposit	200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Escrow Deposit Disbursements	40,000	'	'	'	'	'
Other Inventory, Net of Reserves	'	'	'	'	$18,293	'

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations3

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets and Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts receivable and other receivables	'	$1,340	$41,762
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	34,415
Other assets	'	9,556	11,278
Total current assets of discontinued operations	'	10,896	87,455
Security deposits on operating leases	'	'	9,913
Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs	200,000	200,000	200,000
Total assets of discontinued operations	200,000	210,896	297,368
Accrued liabilities	'	8,656	124,751
Accrued warranty	990,933	1,042,663	1,133,549
Deferred revenue	'	1,500	50,520
Total current liabilities	990,933	1,052,819	1,308,820
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	10,200
Total discontinued operations liabilities	'	$1,052,819	$1,319,020

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable_Det

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Accounts Receivable (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Trade accounts	$178,070	$490,401	$1,230,895
Less: Allowance for bad debts	-142,000	-108,750	-39,000
Less: Allowance for returns	-2,291	-15,806	-95,315
	$33,779	$365,845	$1,096,580

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable_Det1

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$109,000	$39,000	$5,000
Provisions, net	89,325	485,000	34,000
Balance at End of Period	108,750	109,000	39,000
Write-Off/Recovery	($142,000)	($415,000)	'

Note_5_Inventory_Details

Note 5 - Inventory (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
				Restricted Stock Grant for a Supply Agreement [Member]	Rent, Depreciation and Salary Costs [Member]	Accumulated Inventory Overhead Costs [Member]
Note 5 - Inventory (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory Adjustments	$11,000	'	($5,000)	'	'	'
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs, Gross	'	'	'	75,000	12,000	'
Inventory Write-down	206,000	948,000	'	'	'	65,000
Other Asset Impairment Charges	112,000	367,000	'	'	'	'
Inventory Write-down and Write-off as Percentage of Revenue	7.30%	'	'	'	'	'
Writeoff Of Accumulated Inventory Overhead Costs	65,000	'	'	'	'	'
Noncash Inventory Write Off	$112,000	'	'	'	'	'

Note_5_Inventory_Details_Inven

Note 5 - Inventory (Details) - Inventory Components (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory Components [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished goods	$950,831	$755,643	$3,428,301
Work in process	106,110	240,070	744,508
	$1,056,941	$995,713	$4,172,809

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_2

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation	$8,000	$40,000	$28,000	$120,000	$150,000	$193,000

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_3

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - Property and Equipment, Net (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$689,496	$689,496	$740,603
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	670,402	-642,619	-543,885
	19,094	46,877	196,718
Office Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	522,745	522,745	573,852
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	148,759	148,759	148,759
Vehicles [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property and equipment, gross	$17,992	$17,992	$17,992

Note_7_Accrued_Liabilities_Det

Note 7 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Accrued Liabilities (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$35,293	$65,581	$92,692
Sales tax payable	'	877	1,159
Accrued accounting and legal fees	16,500	5,160	138,233
Allowance for returns	'	'	20,081
Customer deposit payable	'	36,540	13,819
Accrued interest	'	76,438	'
Royalty payable	'	262,500	125,000
Other accrued liabilities	16,060	41,860	37,829
	$67,853	$488,956	$428,813

Note_8_Credit_Facility_Details

Note 8 - Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

Feb. 15, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 21, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Feb. 15, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Event [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Finished Goods [Member]

Cash [Member]

Aggregate Cash, Raw Materials, and Finished Goods [Member]

Advances [Member]

The 2011 Credit Facility [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Securities Pledged as Collateral [Member]

Advances [Member]

Note 8 - Credit Facility (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

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Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)

$500,000

'

$750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$300,000

'

$750,000

'

'

'

Percentage of Gross Eligible Account Receivables

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

Gross Eligible Accounts Receivables

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

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1,500,000

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

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3.00%

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

350,000

'

'

0

92,000

'

'

350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible Notes Payable (in Dollars)

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

8.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.00%

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger (in Dollars per share)

'

$0.04

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.99%

'

Line of Credit Facility Repayment of Principleand Accrued Interest Total Percent

'

120.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date

30-Sep-13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Percentage

'

120.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

65.00%

95.00%

'

'

'

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Interest Expense (in Dollars)

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500

Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in Shares)

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50

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930

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Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount (in Dollars)

5,000

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0.50%

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Line of Credit Facility Administrative Fee Amount (in Dollars)

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500

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Prepayment Fee Percent

0.50%

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'

Proceeds from Lines of Credit (in Dollars)

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$100,000

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Note_9_Capital_Lease_Obligatio1

Note 9 - Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]	'
Capital Lease Obligations	$5,000

Note_10_Stockholders_Equity_De

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

13 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Aug. 14, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Feb. 17, 2011

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 30, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Jul. 31, 2011

Mar. 25, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Oct. 18, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Aug. 11, 2006

Aug. 10, 2006

Aug. 16, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Sep. 27, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Mar. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 24, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

13-May-13

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Aug. 14, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011

Oct. 18, 2012

Oct. 18, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

13-May-13

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 28, 2011

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series J Warrants [Member]

Series J Warrants [Member]

Series M Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

September 28, 2011 [Member]

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]

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Number of Shares of Target Company that Each Share of Common Stock Receives in a Merger Transaction

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Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

'

'

$0.00

'

'

'

'

$0.00

$0.01

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'

'

'

Capital Stock, Shares Authorized

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

101,000,000

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'

Common Stock, Shares Authorized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

'

'

100,000,000

'

'

'

'

500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000

'

4,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,175

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000

4,000

1,175

1,150

'

Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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$0.00

'

$0.00

'

'

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'

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

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'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

$0.00

'

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'

Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding

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'

2,242.69

823

2,209.69

'

'

'

'

'

'

800

'

147

97

310

720

'

750

'

823

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage

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'

'

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4.00%

4.00%

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8.00%

8.00%

8.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

8.00%

8.00%

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Number of Equity Units Sold During Period

'

'

4,000

'

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'

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4,000

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'

'

Equity Units Sold During Period, Price Per Unit (in Dollars per share)

'

'

$900

'

'

'

'

'

'

$900

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Purchase of Assets (in Dollars)

'

$1,045,000

'

$1,045,000

'

'

'

'

$520,000

'

$1,142,801

$99,908

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

$2,111

$150

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Purchase of Assets (in Shares)

'

1,900,000

'

1,900,000

'

'

'

361,111

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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2,110,647

150,464

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'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

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'1 year

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'

Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues (in Dollars)

500,000

'

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'

'

'

990,099

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'

'

500,000

2,109,284

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'

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'

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2,000

3,157

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Price Per Share (in Dollars per share)

$0.25

'

'

$0.55

$0.60

$0.80

$1.01

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

Warrants Issued During Period, Number (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,758,269

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

643,564

'

'

'

'

325,000

'

1,700,002

'

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'

'

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'

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'

Percentage of Number of Shares of Common Stock Initially Issued

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'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

65.00%

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65.00%

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Issued During Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.72

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.17

'

'

'

'

$0.81

'

$2.40

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Warrants (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per Item)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.36

3.57

'

1.36

'

'

'

9.32

'

'

'

0.81

1.17

1.17

2.44

'

'

'

0.4

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.01

2.4

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues

2,000,000

'

'

'

1,666,667

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

3,156,766

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Period from which Warrants Become Exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 months

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'

'

'6 months

'6 months

'6 months

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'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

Term of Warrants

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'6 years

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

$1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

$1,100,000

$3,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.05

'

'

'

$0.08

$0.25

$0.60

$0.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.05

$0.08

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares Of Capital Stock Authorized Under Certificate Of Incorporation

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

501,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

$0.00

'

Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding

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'

'

'

'

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97

950

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Share Price (in Dollars per share)

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'

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'

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'

'

'

$0.05

$0.08

$0.16

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.55

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.16

'

'

'

$0.05

'

$0.08

'

'

'

'

'

Note_11_Convertible_Redeemable1

Note 11 - Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

23 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2012

Feb. 17, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Feb. 15, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Feb. 17, 2011

Mar. 30, 2012

Feb. 17, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011

Aug. 30, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

13-May-13

Jan. 24, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Feb. 17, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Feb. 17, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

13-May-13

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Aug. 14, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011

Aug. 23, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Jan. 24, 2013

13-May-13

Nov. 02, 2012

Oct. 18, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

13-May-13

Mar. 21, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

Mar. 21, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

13-May-13

Feb. 15, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Additional Financing [Member]

Securities Pledged as Collateral [Member]

Equity Unit [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Original [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

First Year [Member]

First Year [Member]

Second Year and Thereafter [Member]

Second Year and Thereafter [Member]

Original [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Note 11 - Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Preferred Deemed Dividend (Details) [Line Items]

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Number of Equity Units Sold During Period

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4,000

4,000

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Equity Units Sold During Period, Price Per Unit (in Dollars per share)

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$900

$900

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Number of Share of Preferred Stock Included in an Equity Unit Sold

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1

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Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion

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37,020,234

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4,833,350

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465,000

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500

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4,375,000

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1,500,000

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Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)

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$1.80

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$0.05

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$0.08

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$0.25

$0.60

$0.60

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$0.05

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$0.08

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Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in Shares)

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3,398,045

3,398,045

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425

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Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per Item)

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1.36

1.36

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1.36

3.57

1.36

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9.32

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0.4

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0.6

0.8

1.01

2.4

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2.4

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Period from which Warrants Become Exercisable

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'6 months

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'6 months

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'6 months

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Term of Warrants

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'6 years

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'6 years

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'5 years

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Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity (in Dollars)

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$3,600,000

$3,600,000

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Payments of Stock Issuance Costs (in Dollars)

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532,000

532,000

'

55,919

90,754

228,180

822,619

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Number of Preferred Shares Converted

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3,177

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1,757

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Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities

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43,430,415

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1,152,601

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Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage

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4.00%

4.00%

8.00%

8.00%

4.00%

4.00%

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8.00%

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8.00%

8.00%

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8.00%

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Preferred Stock, Value, Issued (in Dollars)

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741,171

265,362

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751,223

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1,000,000

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Warrants and Rights Outstanding (in Dollars)

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2,600,000

2,600,000

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481,000

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Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate

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1.40%

0.50%

1.40%

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Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term

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'4 years 36 days

'3 years

'4 years 36 days

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Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate

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'

103.20%

109.30%

103.20%

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'

Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividends (in Dollars)

362,000

'

975,000

501,304

875,304

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362,903

975,460

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'

'

104,000

363,000

'

36,000

270,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price Floor (in Dollars per share)

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

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$0.01

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$0.01

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$0.10

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Number of Shares Designated as Preferred Stock

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

1,750

'

'

1,750

'

1,750

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

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'

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Stated Value (in Dollars per share)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

$1,000

'

'

$1,000

'

$1,000

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'

'

'

$1,000

'

$1,000

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'

'

'

Share Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.08

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.05

$0.16

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'

$0.08

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'

$0.05

'

'

$0.16

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Covenants, Maximum Indebtedness Amount (in Dollars)

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'

5,000,000

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'

5,000,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Security Purchase Agreement, Maximum Number of Shares Could Be Issued

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'

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'

'

1,000

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'

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'

'

'

'

1,245

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'

1,245

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'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

1,000

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'

'

'

Securities Purchase Agreement, Maximum Aggregate Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock (in Dollars)

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'

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'

1,245,000

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'

1,245,000

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'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

1,000,000

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'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Number of Shares Issued During Period

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

350

750

'

75

750

'

'

'

'

583

167

150

'

150

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock (in Dollars)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

350,000

750,000

'

75,000

750,000

'

'

'

'

175,000

100,000

150,000

100,000

150,000

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'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Shares Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

'

'

795

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible Preferred Stock, Converstion Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.08

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.02

'

$0.02

$0.03

$0.05

$0.08

$0.02

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.03

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.08

$0.05

$0.16

'

$0.03

$0.05

'

'

'

'

'

$0.03

'

'

'

'

$0.10

'

'

$0.16

Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,242.69

'

'

823

2,209.69

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

97

750

'

147

720

'

800

'

310

'

'

'

'

'

'

930

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Total Number of Common Shares Would Be Issued Upon Conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,774,348

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Covenants Maximum Indebtedness Amount (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Securities Purchase Agreement Maximum Number Of Shares Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,245

'

'

1,245

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,150

'

1,150

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

'

'

75

750

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

167

150

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Shares Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

750

'

147

720

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

930

'

'

'

Securities Purchase Agreement, Maximum Multiplication Number

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.67

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.34

1.67

'

Common Stock, Shares, Issued

'

'

'

26,924,643

26,924,643

'

16,040,581

'

16,040,581

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

260

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible Notes Payable (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)

'

'

'

500,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Collateral Fee (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$50,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen2

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 08, 2006	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)	3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	'	48,102,924	'	48,102,924	'	1,112,310	'
Restriction Period on Restricted Stock Grants, Expiration Rate Per Quarter Over One Year	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restriction Period on Restricted Stock Grants, Expiration Rate Per Year Over Four Year	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options Vesting and Exercisability Rate Per Quarter Over One Year	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Term of Options	'5 years	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	'	'	'	'	'	$704,000	$1,100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$0.14	$1.07
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	'	'	'	'	'	46,875	377,699
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'	'	'2 years 146 days	'3 years 36 days	'2 years 328 days	'3 years 73 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	'	'	'	45,000	41,000	406,000	541,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	'	0	'	0	'	0	0
Expiration Rate Per Year of Restriction Period on Restricted Stock Grants	'	25.00%	'	25.00%	'	'	'
Expiration Period Of Restricted Stock Grants	'	'	'	'4 years	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation	'	107,000	130,000	30,488	570,402	704,188	1,053,478
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	'	32,000	'	32,000	'	96,000	465,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'	'	'	'1 year 73 days	'	'1 year 328 days	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	'	'	'	700	229,000	256,000	161,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	'	'	'	0	'	'	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	'	$17,000	'	$17,000	'	$94,000	$520,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'	'	'	'146 days	'	'1 year	'1 year 6 months

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen3

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding	48,073	289,795	101,446
Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$2.50	$1.92	$7.57
Number of Restricted Shares - Granted	'	1,029,113	332,155
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0.31	$1.46
Number of Restricted Shares - Forfeited/cancelled	-21,798	-131,216	-33,550
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value - Forfeited/cancelled (in Dollars per share)	$2.46	$1.68	$4.61
Number of Restricted Shares - Released/vested	-9,386	-1,139,619	-110,256
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value - Released/vested (in Dollars per share)	$2.74	$0.47	$4.91
Outstanding	16,889	48,073	289,795
Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$2.43	$2.50	$1.92

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen4

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Outstanding beginning balance	679,744	1,077,744	999,775
Outstanding beginning balance (in Dollars per share)	$2.75	$5.47	$8.66
Granted during the year	'	46,875	377,699
Granted during the year (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0.26	$1.72
Forfeited/cancelled/expired during the year	411,040	-444,875	-299,730
Forfeited/cancelled/expired during the year (in Dollars per share)	$3	$9.08	$11.36
Outstanding at end of year	268,704	679,744	1,077,744
Outstanding at end of year (in Dollars per share)	$2.38	$2.75	$5.47
Exercisable at end of year	247,871	477,538	468,758
Exercisable at end of year (in Dollars per share)	$2.40	$2.82	$8.95
Outstanding and expected to vest	'	669,049	1,007,256
Outstanding and expected to vest (in Dollars per share)	'	$2.82	$5.68

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen5

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Stock Options Valuation Assumptions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average volatility	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	105.50%	105.50%	103.80%
Expected dividends	'	'	'	'	0.00%	0.00%
Expected life (years)	'0 years	'0 years	'0 years	'2 years 219 days	'2 years 328 days	'3 years
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.40%	0.25%	1.10%

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen6

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Non-vested Stock Option Activity (Non-Vested Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Non-Vested Options [Member]	'	'
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Non-vested Stock Option Activity [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding	202,206	608,986
Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$0.65	$0.85
Granted	46,875	'
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0.14	'
Forfeited/cancelled	-140,415	'
Forfeited/cancelled (in Dollars per share)	($1.70)	'
Released/vested	-313,240	'
Released/vested (in Dollars per share)	($1.30)	'

Note_12_Stock_Option_and_Incen7

Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Options Outstanding (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
					Price Range 1 [Member]	Price Range 2 [Member]	Price Range 3 [Member]	Price Range 4 [Member]	Price Range 5 [Member]	Price Range 6 [Member]
Note 12 - Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Details) - Options Outstanding [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	'	'	'	'	$0.11	$0.75	$2.16	$3.48	$17.44	$0.11
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	'	'	'	'	$0.58	$2.04	$2.44	$10.84	$32.08	$32.08
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	268,704	679,744	1,077,744	999,775	114,865	88,596	146,113	128,875	1,295	479,744
Options Outstanding, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	'	'	'	'	'4 years 73 days	'3 years 146 days	'3 years	'1 year 6 months	'6 months	'3 years
Options Outstanding, Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$2.38	$2.75	$5.47	$8.66	$0.45	$1.46	$2.21	$4.95	$32.08	$2.47
Vested Options, Number Outstanding (in Shares)	'	669,049	1,007,256	'	86,115	88,596	75,281	113,751	1,295	365,038
Vested Options, Weighted- Average Exercise Price	'	$2.82	$5.68	'	$0.41	$1.46	$2.26	$5.15	$32.08	$2.64

Note_13_Stock_Warrants_and_War2

Note 13 - Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Feb. 17, 2011

Mar. 30, 2012

Sep. 28, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Mar. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Sep. 27, 2011

Aug. 16, 2011

Aug. 15, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Mar. 31, 2009

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Series K Warrants [Member]

Placement Agent Fee Warrants [Member]

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series L Warrants [Member]

Series J Warrants [Member]

Series J Warrants [Member]

Series M Warrants [Member]

Series E Warrants [Member]

Series E Warrants [Member]

Series E Warrants [Member]

Note 13 - Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Issued During Period, Number (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

2,758,269

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,002

'

'

'

'

60,000

643,564

'

'

'

'

325,000

'

'

'

Warrants Issued During Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$0.72

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.40

'

'

'

'

$2.44

$1.17

'

'

'

'

$0.81

'

'

'

Period from which Warrants Become Exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'6 months

'

'

'

Term of Warrants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'6 years

'

'

'

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.40%

0.50%

'

'

1.40%

'

'

'

'

1.40%

0.30%

'

'

'

'

0.40%

2.69%

0.70%

'

Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years 36 days

'3 years

'

'

'4 years 36 days

'

'

'

'

'3 years 292 days

'4 years 36 days

'

'

'

'

'4 years 36 days

'5 years

'328 days

'

Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

103.20%

109.30%

'

'

103.20%

'

'

'

'

103.20%

109.50%

'

'

'

'

109.10%

112.00%

127.50%

'

Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

0.00%

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

'

'

'

'

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

'

Warrants Issued During Period, Value (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,600,000

'

'

'

$2,600,000

'

'

'

'

$89,000

$554,000

'

'

'

'

$193,000

$1,000,000

'

'

Derivative Liability, Current (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

9

317,490

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per Item)

1.36

'

1.36

'

1.36

3.57

'

9.32

'

0.4

0.8

1.01

'

'

'

0.6

2.4

'

'

0.81

1.17

1.17

2.44

'

'

'

'

Estimated Value Assigned to Reduction In Exercise Price (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000

270,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Exercised During Period, Number (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

472,222

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

472,222

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Exercised During Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

$0.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Warrant Exercises (in Dollars)

'

'

'

283,334

283,333

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

283,000

283,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in Estimated Value Assigned to Warrants Classified as Increase to Equity and Decrease to Warrant Liability (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

253,000

253,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants and Rights Outstanding (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

481,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

425,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated Value Assigned to Reduction in Exercise Price and Extension of Warrants (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86,000

'

31,000

'

'

'

Number of Warrants Issued During Period (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,002

'

'

'

'

472,222

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

334,822

'

'

Warrants Issued Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.40

'

'

'

'

$0.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5.36

'

'

Derivative Liability (in Dollars)

0

'

0

'

9

317,490

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

0

'

Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (in Dollars)

'

$8,972

$9

($417,668)

($416,526)

$2,592,722

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per Share)

1.36

'

1.36

'

1.36

3.57

'

9.32

'

0.4

0.8

1.01

'

'

'

0.6

2.4

'

'

0.81

1.17

1.17

2.44

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in Shares)

3,398,045

'

3,398,045

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note_13_Stock_Warrants_and_War3

Note 13 - Stock Warrants and Warrant Liability (Details) - Warrant Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013
Warrant Activity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Warrants for Number of Shares - Outstanding	4,106,016	1,503,997	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Outstanding (in Dollars per Item)	3.57	9.32	1.36
Warrants for Number of Shares - Issued	'	2,758,269	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Issued (in Dollars per share)	'	$0.72	'
Warrants for Number of Shares - Exercised	-472,222	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Exercised (in Dollars per share)	($0.60)	'	'
Warrants for Number of Shares - Cancelled/expired	-235,749	-156,250	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Cancelled/expired (in Dollars per share)	($40.32)	($5.36)	'
Warrants for Number of Shares - Outstanding	3,398,045	4,106,016	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Outstanding (in Dollars per Item)	1.36	3.57	1.36

Note_14_Fair_Value_Measurement2

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details)	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
		Minimum [Member]
Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	0.60%	0.60%

Note_14_Fair_Value_Measurement3

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$0	$9	$317,490
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	8,657	79,888
Total	0	8,666	397,378
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	0	0
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	0	0
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	9	317,490
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	8,657	79,888
Total	$0	$8,666	$397,378

Note_14_Fair_Value_Measurement4

Note 14 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Changes in Level 3 Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	$8,666		$397,378
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	35		416,880
Repayments	8,700		-71,585
Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion	'		-734,007
Ending balance	0		8,666
Accrued and Other Long-term Liabilities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	8,657	[1]	79,888	[1]
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	44		354	[1]
Repayments	8,700		-71,585	[1]
Ending balance	0		8,657	[1]
Common Stock Warrant Liability [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	9		317,490
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	-9		416,526
Transfers out of level 3 upon exercise or conversion	'		-734,007
Ending balance	$0		$9
[1]	Represents the estimated fair value of the office closures included in accrued and other long-term liabilities.

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	34.00%	'	'
Valuation Allowance as Percentage of Deferred Tax Asset	100.00%	'	100.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic	$69,400,000	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local	67,200,000	'	'
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	3,100,000	3,100,000	'
Change-In-Control Ownership Threshold	50.00%	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	117,000	121,000	'
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	332,000	'	'
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'	'	'
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research	$231,000	'	'

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_E

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'
Tax at Federal Statutory Rate	($2,936,000)	($1,536,000)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit	-454,000	-385,000
Research and Development Credits	'	-13,000
Fair Market Value of Warrants	142,000	-882,000
Stock Based Compensation	145,000	218,000
Other permanent items	-7,000	2,000
Valuation allowance	$3,110,000	$2,596,000

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_D

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards	$27,874,000	$24,978,000
Stock-Based Compensation	1,190,000	1,113,000
Accruals	976,000	811,000
Basis difference for fixed assets and intangibles	190,000	224,000
Total gross deferred tax assets	30,230,000	27,126,000
Valuation allowance	($30,230,000)	($27,126,000)

Note_15_Income_Taxes_Details_A

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Aggregate Changes in Balance of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Aggregate Changes in Balance of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$136,000	$123,000
Balance, end of year	140,000	136,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	'	13,000
Additions for tax positions related to prior years	$4,000	'

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin2

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 15, 2013
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contractual Obligation	'	'	$1,000,000	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net	'	'	203,000	200,000	'	'
Other Noncash Expense	89,325	476,258	485,072	34,504	236,000	'
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	'	'	946,438	'	'	946,438
Number of Home Order Commitment by a Customer	'	'	600	'	'	'
Number of Actual Solar Power Systems for New Homes Ordered by a Customer	'	'	234	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual	946,438	'	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	'	'	90,000	265,000	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals	'	'	$23,000	$41,000	'	'

Note_16_Commitments_and_Contin3

Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Future Minimum Lease Payments on Operating Leases (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
Future Minimum Lease Payments on Operating Leases [Abstract]	'
2013	$115,059
Total minimum lease payments	$115,059

Note_17_Concentration_of_Risk_2

Note 17 - Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Jul. 31, 2011

Mar. 25, 2011

Jul. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Lennox International Inc. [Member]

Lennox International Inc. [Member]

Lennox International Inc. [Member]

Lowe's Companies, Inc. [Member]

Lowe's Companies, Inc. [Member]

Lowe's Companies, Inc. [Member]

Suntech America [Member]

Suntech American [Member]

Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]

Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]

Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]

Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Accounts Receivable [Member]

Note 17 - Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Purchase of Assets (in Shares)

1,900,000

1,900,000

361,111

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Purchase of Assets (in Dollars)

$1,045,000

$1,045,000

'

$520,000

'

$1,142,801

$99,908

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

990,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accruing Interest Rate on Unpaid Account Payable Balance

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts Receivable, Net, Current (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

365,845

1,096,580

33,779

'

'

'

'

'

'

870,000

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Payable, Current (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

76,438

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,438

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration Risk, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.70%

5.90%

23.10%

8.80%

4.00%

13.90%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration Risk, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

36.00%

36.10%

61.30%

Accounts Payable (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

960,000

3,300,000

Accounts Payable, Other (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$946,438

'

'

'

'

Concentration Risk, Customer

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'three

'

'three

'

Note_17_Concentration_of_Risk_3

Note 17 - Concentration of Risk in Customer and Supplier Relationships (Details) - Percentages of Sales to Largest Customers (Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member])	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Lennar Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	0.00%	10.30%	8.80%	21.50%
Lennox International Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	7.70%	33.30%	30.10%	20.60%
Lowe's Companies, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	7.10%	8.00%	7.70%	3.50%

Note_18_Employee_Benefit_Plan_

Note 18 - Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	10.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount (in Dollars)	$13,000

Note_19_Subsequent_Events_Deta

Note 19 - Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2012

Aug. 14, 2012

Dec. 30, 2011

Sep. 28, 2011

Feb. 17, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Feb. 15, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Jan. 24, 2013

13-May-13

Nov. 02, 2012

Oct. 18, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Oct. 18, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 30, 2013

13-May-13

Mar. 07, 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Aug. 14, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011

13-May-13

Mar. 21, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

Mar. 21, 2013

Feb. 15, 2013

Aug. 30, 2013

Nov. 02, 2012

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series C Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Series D Preferred Stock [Member]

Original [Member]

Original [Member]

Note 19 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Number of Shares Issued During Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

750

'

75

750

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

583

167

150

'

150

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000

$750,000

'

$75,000

$750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$175,000

$100,000

$150,000

$100,000

$150,000

'

'

Share Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.08

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.05

$0.16

'

'

$0.08

'

'

$0.05

'

'

$0.16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Total Number of Common Shares Would Be Issued Upon Conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

39,774,348

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

'

'

8.00%

8.00%

'

'

'

4.00%

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.00%

'

'

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.05

'

'

'

'

$0.08

$0.05

'

'

'

'

$0.08

$0.25

$0.60

$0.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible Preferred Stock, Converstion Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.08

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.08

$0.05

$0.16

'

$0.03

$0.05

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.03

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

$0.03

'

'

'

'

$0.10

$0.16

Preferred Stock, Convertible, Shares Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

350

'

'

795

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividends (in Dollars)

362,000

'

'

'

975,000

501,304

875,304

362,903

975,460

'

'

'

'

104,000

363,000

'

36,000

270,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

97

750

'

147

720

'

800

'

310

'

'

2,242.69

'

823

2,209.69

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

930

'

Security Purchase Agreement, Maximum Number of Shares Could Be Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,245

'

'

1,245

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

1,000

'

'

Preferred Stock, Stated Value (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000

'

'

$1,000

'

$1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000

'

$1,000

'

'

Securities Purchase Agreement, Maximum Aggregate Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,245,000

'

'

1,245,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

1,000,000

'

'

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues

'

2,000,000

1,666,667

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

167

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock (in Dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$550,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$100,000

'

'

'

Note_1_Basis_of_Presentation_a1

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Description of Business (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 11, 2006	Aug. 10, 2006
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares of Target Company that Each Share of Common Stock Receives in a Merger Transaction (in Shares)	'	'	1	1
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.01

Note_2_Significant_Accounting_

Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Liability for Manufacturing Warranty (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Liability for Manufacturing Warranty [Abstract]0	'	'	'
Beginning accrued warranty balance	$329,680	$217,812	$51,860
Reduction for labor payments and claims made under the warranty	-1,700	1,723	0
Accruals related to warranties issued during the period	3,410	113,591	165,952
Ending accrued warranty balance	$331,390	$329,680	$217,812

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations4

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Details) - Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts receivable and other receivables	'	$1,340	$41,762
Other assets	'	9,556	11,278
Total current assets of discontinued operations	'	10,896	87,455
Security deposit – escrow account for installation jobs	200,000	200,000	200,000
Total assets of discontinued operations	200,000	210,896	297,368
Accrued liabilities	'	8,656	124,751
Accrued warranty	990,933	1,042,663	1,133,549
Deferred revenue	'	1,500	50,520
Total current liabilities	$990,933	$1,052,819	$1,308,820

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable_Det2

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Accounts receivable (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable [Abstract]	'	'	'
Trade accounts	$178,070	$490,401	$1,230,895
Less: Allowance for bad debts	-142,000	-108,750	-39,000
Less: Allowance for returns	-2,291	-15,806	-95,315
	$33,779	$365,845	$1,096,580

Note_4_Accounts_Receivable_Det3

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]0	'	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$108,750	$109,000	$39,000	$5,000
Provisions, net	89,325	485,000	34,000	'
Write-off/Recovery	108,750	109,000	39,000	5,000
Balance at End of Period	$142,000	$415,000	'	'

Note_5_Inventory_Details_Inven1

Note 5 - Inventory (Details) - Inventory schedule (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory schedule [Abstract]	'	'	'
Finished goods	$950,831	$755,643	$3,428,301
Work in process	106,110	240,070	744,508
	$1,056,941	$995,713	$4,172,809

Note_6_Property_and_Equipment_4

Note 6 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - Property and equipment, net (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$689,496	$689,496	$740,603
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-670,402	642,619	543,885
	19,094	46,877	196,718
Office Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	522,745	522,745	573,852
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	148,759	148,759	148,759
Vehicles [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$17,992	$17,992	$17,992

Note_7_Accrued_Liabilities_Det1

Note 7 - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Accrued liabilities consist of the following: (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued liabilities consist of the following: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accrued salaries, wages, benefits and bonus	$35,293	$65,581	$92,692
Sales tax payable	'	877	1,159
Accrued accounting and legal fees	16,500	5,160	138,233
Customer deposit payable	'	36,540	13,819
Accrued interest	'	76,438	'
Royalty payable	'	262,500	125,000
Other accrued liabilities	16,060	41,860	37,829
	$67,853	$488,956	$428,813

Note_11_Stock_Option_Plan_and_

Note 11 - Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Note 11 - Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Granted	'	46,875	377,699	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 11 - Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Restricted Stock Activity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2013	16,889	48,073	289,795	101,446
Outstanding and not vested beginning balance at January 1, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$2.43	$2.50	$1.92	$7.57
Granted	0	'	'	'
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0.31	$1.46	'
Forfeited/cancelled	-21,798	-131,216	-33,550	'
Forfeited/cancelled (in Dollars per share)	$2.46	$1.68	$4.61	'
Released/vested	-9,386	-1,139,619	-110,256	'
Released/vested (in Dollars per share)	$2.74	$0.47	$4.91	'
Outstanding and not vested at September 30, 2013	16,889	48,073	289,795	101,446
Outstanding and not vested at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$2.43	$2.50	$1.92	$7.57

Note_11_Stock_Option_Plan_and_1

Note 11 - Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Summary of Stock Option Activity (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2013	268,704	679,744	1,077,744	999,775
Outstanding at January 1, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$2.38	$2.75	$5.47	$8.66
Granted	0	'	'	'
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0.26	$1.72	'
Forfeited/cancelled/expired	-411,040	444,875	299,730	'
Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in Dollars per share)	$3	$9.08	$11.36	'
Exercised	0	'	'	'
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$0	'	'	'
Outstanding at March 31, 2013	268,704	679,744	1,077,744	999,775
Outstanding at March 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$2.38	$2.75	$5.47	$8.66
Exercisable at March 31, 2013	247,871	477,538	468,758	'
Exercisable at March 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$2.40	$2.82	$8.95	'

Note_11_Stock_Option_Plan_and_2

Note 11 - Stock Option Plan and Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Fair Value of Stock Option Grants	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value of Stock Option Grants [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average volatility	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	105.50%	105.50%	103.80%
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	'	'
Expected life (years)	'0 years	'0 years	'0 years	'2 years 219 days	'2 years 328 days	'3 years
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.40%	0.25%	1.10%

Note_13_Earnings_Per_Share_Det

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2012	Feb. 17, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Basic:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	'	'	($806,259)	($2,238,552)	($2,235,799)	($7,286,454)	($8,622,393)	($4,631,621)
Less: Net loss allocated to participating securities	'	'	169	32,415	801	144,349	170,052	72,062
Net loss attributable to stockholders	'	'	-806,090	-2,206,137	-2,234,998	-7,142,105	-8,452,341	-4,559,559
Preferred stock dividend	'	'	28,980	75,331	124,509	117,618	174,342	99,047
Preferred deemed dividend	362,000	975,000	501,304	'	875,304	'	362,903	975,460
	'	'	-1,336,374	-2,281,468	-3,234,811	-7,259,723	-8,989,586	-5,634,066
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in Shares)	'	'	81,763,478	20,176,051	56,716,084	18,536,062	19,791,045	12,537,727
Weighted-average unvested restricted shares outstanding (in Shares)	'	'	-17,106	-292,164	-20,317	-367,211	-390,321	-195,072
Denominator for basic net loss per share (in Shares)	'	'	81,746,372	19,883,887	56,695,767	18,168,851	19,400,724	12,342,655
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (in Dollars per share)	'	'	($0.02)	($0.11)	($0.06)	($0.40)	($0.46)	($0.46)
Diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
	'	'	($1,336,374)	($2,281,468)	($3,234,811)	($7,259,723)	'	'
Denominator for basic calculation (in Shares)	'	'	81,746,372	19,883,887	56,695,767	18,168,851	19,400,724	12,342,655
Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (in Dollars per share)	'	'	($0.02)	($0.11)	($0.06)	($0.40)	($0.46)	($0.46)

Note_13_Earnings_Per_Share_Det1

Note 13 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Comutation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Option [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive Securities	268,704	679,744	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive Securities	16,889	48,073	289,795
Warrant [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive Securities	3,398,045	3,398,045	4,106,016
Preferred Stock - Convertible [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive Securities	89,353,584	35,230,263	3,409,029

Note_14_Concentration_of_Risk_

Note 14 - Concentration of Risk (Details) - Percentages of Sales to Largest Customers (Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member])	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Lennox International Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	7.70%	33.30%	30.10%	20.60%
Lowe's Companies, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	7.10%	8.00%	7.70%	3.50%
Lennar Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of sales	0.00%	10.30%	8.80%	21.50%

Note_15_Fair_Value_Measurement

Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	$0	$9	$317,490
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	8,657	79,888
Total	0	8,666	397,378
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	0	0
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	0	0
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of common stock warrant liability	0	9	317,490
Accrued rent related to office closures	0	8,657	79,888
Total	$0	$8,666	$397,378

Note_15_Fair_Value_Measurement1

Note 15 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - Changes in Level 3 Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	$8,666		$397,378
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	35		416,880
Repayments	-8,700		71,585
Ending balance	0		8,666
Accrued and Other Long-term Liabilities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	8,657	[1]	79,888	[1]
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	44		354	[1]
Repayments	-8,700		71,585	[1]
Ending balance	0		8,657	[1]
Common Stock Warrant Liability [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Beginning balance	9		317,490
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses	-9		416,526
Ending balance	$0		$9
[1]	Represents the estimated fair value of the office closures included in accrued and other long-term liabilities.