Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss
Net income (loss) attributable to Acorn Energy, Inc. shareholders	$ 652	$ (2,756)	$ 113	$ (8,674)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12)	(132)	6	(114)
Comprehensive income (loss)	640	(2,888)	119	(8,788)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		7	2	(6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Acorn Energy, Inc. shareholders	$ 640	$ (2,881)	$ 121	$ (8,794)