| Cover | Sep. 11, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 11, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | STEM, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39455 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-1972187 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 710, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94111 |
| City Area Code | 877 |
| Local Phone Number | 374-7836 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 |
| Trading Symbol | STEM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001758766 |
