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Solar is the new standard

Brighter, Reliable, and Off the Grid

250,000

Streetlights Deployed

563

US Cities/Towns

100%

Green Energy

365

Nights/Year Lighting

Trusted By

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Commercial Solar Street Lighting & Outdoor Solar Lighting

USA’s Top Solar Light Manufacturer

Fonroche Lighting America designs and delivers off-grid solar lighting solutions for streets and roadways, parking lots, parks, pathways, campuses, commercial properties, and public infrastructure. From SmartLight solar streetlights to NOWATT solar bollards and solar studs, our systems provide autonomous outdoor lighting without requiring a connection to the electrical grid.

By eliminating underground electrical cabling and grid connections, solar lighting can simplify installation and reduce infrastructure requirements. Fonroche works with municipalities, developers, commercial properties, campuses, and infrastructure planners to design lighting systems around project-specific site and performance requirements.

Fonroche solar streetlights illuminating an urban roadway

Solar Lighting Solutions for Streets, Parks, Parking Lots & Public Spaces

Fonroche Lighting America provides commercial and municipal solar lighting for roadways, parking lots, parks, pathways, campuses, commercial developments, and other outdoor spaces. Because each system operates independently of the electrical grid, projects can avoid underground electrical cabling and utility connections.

#Save Money

We save you money right from the start, eliminating the cost of boring, trenching, wiring, switch-gear, and soil remediation. Then we cut electricity costs, year after year—because the sun doesn’t send you an electricity bill. And it never experiences outages.

Technician installing Fonroche autonomous solar street light in Fort Worth Texas

Save Time

Pre-wired, modular power centers provide energy storage. Pre-packed battery cells and plug-and-play connection make activation easy and error free.

Install and activate an LED lighting system in under an hour.

A person in dark clothing is attempting to tamper with a solar-powered streetlight at night, reaching toward the fixture and pole where no exposed wiring is visible.

#Stop Theft & Vandalism

Frustrate vandals and thieves with greater protection. Our led solar street lights protect you from copper wire theft. And our solar lights are designed to repel break-ins and damage.

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#Light at Night, Guaranteed

We guarantee that you’ll get the appropriate amount of light—365 days (and nights) a year. Regardless of your project location.

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#No Maintenance for a Decade

Thanks to smart design and advanced battery technology, our solar lighting systems run year after year, creating light with no scheduled maintenance for 10+ years. Monitor your lights from anywhere with Fonroche Connect, our wireless smart lighting network and app.

#Cut Emissions

Our eco-friendly solar lighting systems let you add new light to key areas and cut CO2 emissions at the same time. Serve the people while saving the planet.

Solar vs The Grid

Comparison: Solar vs. Grid

25% +

less expensive than conventional lighting.

80%

less installation time: no cables, trenching, hook-ups or road repair required.

0%

No Operational delay. Streetlights operate the same day they are installed

Solar Lighting Solutions for Municipal, Commercial & Infrastructure Projects

USA’s Top Solar Light Manufacturer

Fonroche Lighting America delivers high-performance solar lighting built for the real-world demands of municipalities, tribal communities, federal campuses, developers, and commercial properties. Whether you’re upgrading city streets, illuminating public parks, or powering remote infrastructure, our trench-free systems install fast, last over a decade, and perform every night of the year.

From enhancing community safety to meeting climate action goals, we help leaders across sectors reduce costs, eliminate outages, and deliver visible results—without relying on the grid.

Municipalities

Fonroche Lighting America  empowers cities with reliable, maintenance-free illumination—enhancing safety, equity, and resilience without straining budgets.

School Districts & Educational Facilities

Fonroche solar lighting helps school districts create safer, well-lit campuses—without trenching, disruptions, or utility bills—explore how we support ISDs from install to impact.

Residential Development

Speed up buildouts and boost curb appeal with solar lighting that installs fast—no trenching, no delays, just sustainable community-ready lighting.

Commercial Properties

Fonroche Lighting America delivers safe, grid-free illumination for commercial spaces—cut infrastructure costs and elevate your site’s nighttime appeal.

Durable, weather-resistant solar powered streetlight. SmartLight by Fonroche Lighting America are capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions.

Native Tribes

Support energy sovereignty and protect tribal lands with off-grid solar lighting built for resilience, autonomy, and environmental stewardship.

Restaurants & Outdoor Dining Spaces

From patios to parking areas, solar lighting adds visual appeal and peace of mind for diners while helping restaurants meet sustainability and design goals.

Federal and Military Facilities

Mission-ready and grid-independent, Fonroche Lighting America meets federal security and sustainability mandates with zero-disruption installs.

Retail Centers & Shopping Plazas

Retailers use our solar lighting to illuminate storefronts, sidewalks, and parking areas—reducing costs and improving customer experience with zero grid dependency.

Technician installing Fonroche solar street lighting in a residential neighborhood

Upgrade Your Infrastructure with Off-Grid Solar Lighting

Solar Street, Pathway and Area Lighting for New and Existing Projects

Join the 1,000+ communities and businesses that trust Fonroche Lighting America to deliver dependable, off-grid lighting with zero maintenance and zero utility costs. Whether you’re solving urgent safety issues or planning for long-term sustainability, our SmartLight systems and our Nowatt architectural solutions, like solar bollards and pathway studs, offer lighting that adapts to your goals and your environment.

From streets and parking lots to parks and promenades, we help you modernize with powerful, grid-free lighting designed to perform every night of the year.

How We Work

Our Approach to
Solar Street Lighting

At Fonroche Lighting America, we follow a precise and informed approach to ensure that your solar lighting project meets your specific needs and exceeds expectations.

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Our Design Process

We start by gaining a thorough understanding of your project location and requirements. Our experts then conduct an analysis using 10 years of solar data for your local area, employing the PVsyst software suite and Meteonorm historical irradiation data.

Fonroche Lighting team and municipal partners during solar lighting project planning

Help me design my project

Know where you want to go, but not how to get there? Fonroche is the solar led street light manufacturer with the answers. We’ll help you design a solar street lighting solution that’s right for you.

Steps to Success

Consultation

We begin by understanding your specific needs, challenges, and goals. Our team collaborates closely with you to identify the best solar lighting solutions for your community or business.

Design & Implementation

Leveraging our advanced design process, we craft a tailored solar lighting system that meets your requirements. Our streamlined approach ensures quick and efficient installation, minimizing disruption and maximizing results.

Support & Maintenance

We provide ongoing support and ensure rapid access to service through our Fort Worth headquarters and our wireless network, keeping your lights operational with no maintenance for 10 years.

Solar Street Lighting Today

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Street Lighting

Get advanced solutions and expert advice

If you’re considering solar street lighting and have questions, you’re not alone. We’ve gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you understand the benefits, reliability, and overall value of solar street lights. Explore our insights to learn more about how our solutions can meet your needs.

Solar cells produce electricity with the diffuse light that is available on overcast days, just not as well. Your system is sized to provide enough energy to ride through periods of low sun and stormy days (based on the history for your location). Power 365 Technology adds extra protection with anti-blackout battery management features.

For more insights on how our solar street lights perform in various weather conditions, including cloudy days, check out our detailed article on the reliability of solar street lights in different weather conditions.

Outdoor solar lighting harnesses sunlight during the day to power LED lights at night, providing a sustainable energy solution. The process involves converting solar energy into electrical power stored in batteries. Curious about how it works? Discover more here.

Solar energy offers significant cost savings, environmental benefits, and energy independence. It’s a renewable source that reduces reliance on the grid and lowers carbon emissions. Interested in learning about all the advantages? Explore them here.

Our commercial street lights are designed to provide a 20-30 service life, with the first scheduled maintenance at 10-years. Solar panels provide a 30-year performance warranty.

As one of the largest solar lighting companies in the world, Fonroche Lighting America distinguishes itself with innovative technology, a strong US presence, state of the art research, and comprehensive customer support. Our commitment to quality and service sets us apart from competitors.

The cost of solar lighting solutions varies depending on the project scope and requirements, but they are often more cost-effective in the long run. We offer solutions tailored to fit your needs. Wondering about the pricing details? Get a quote today.

Solar streetlights are self-sufficient. Unlike traditional street lights, they don’t require any connections to utility power at all. Also called photovoltaic or PV streetlights, they’re quick and easy to install, with no earthwork or trenches needed, so the range of possible applications is virtually limitless.

Since they do not rely on centralized utilities and create no emissions, they are the perfect next step toward energy transition.

Advantages of Solar Street Lights include:

  • Reduced installation and trenching costs
  • Reduced or no soil remediation costs
  • Smaller carbon-foot print
  • Low Maintenance
  • Lighting availability during power outages
  • Flood tolerance
  • Protection against copper wire theft

Wattage measures the energy a light fixture consumes, while lumens measure the brightness it produces. For solar lighting, it’s ideal to achieve high lumens (brightness) with low wattage to conserve energy and extend battery life. For more details, read our article, How Wattage and Lumens Affect Solar Lighting Efficiency.