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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name QS Energy, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001103795  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2019  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   302,794,965
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NV  
Entity File Number 000-29185