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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Nov. 06, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001409375  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,161,029