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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Jun. 06, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001409375    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2013    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 41,092,920
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   20,180,111