| Cover | Nov. 03, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 03, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-54756 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Pacific Green Technologies Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001553404 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-4966163 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8 The Green, Suite 10212 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dover |
| Entity Address, State or Province | DE |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19901 |
| City Area Code | 302 |
| Local Phone Number | 601-4659 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | PGTK |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
