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Document and Entity Information
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6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Aug. 08, 2013
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| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
| Trading Symbol | RSOL | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Real Goods Solar, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001425565 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 30,228,266 |