Why Solar Myths Still Exist Even as cities across the U.S. shift toward cleaner, smarter infrastructure, solar street lighting is still held back by outdated misconceptions. Questions like “Does it …
How to Future-Proof Your Street Lighting Investment
Lighting Decisions That Stand the Test of Time Street lighting is no longer just about visibility—it’s about resilience, equity, and long-term value. As cities, tribal nations, and developers navigate aging …
Can Streetlights Reduce a City’s Carbon Footprint?
A New Perspective on an Old Fixture Streetlighting is one of the most visible—and overlooked—components of city infrastructure. Found on every arterial, collector, and neighborhood street, these fixtures quietly consume …
Understanding Light Pollution: How Smart Streetlighting Protects the Night Sky and Community Safety
Why Light Pollution Is a Public Infrastructure Issue When most people hear “pollution,” they think of air or water—not the soft glow of a streetlamp. But poorly designed lighting contributes …
Safer Streets, Walkable Communities: How Solar Lighting Delivers
Why Lighting Matters for Modern Cities Municipalities today are working to improve safety, walkability, and sustainability—often with limited resources and growing demands. While lighting might seem like a small piece …
How Much Do City Streetlights Cost to Maintain?
Understand the True Maintenance Costs of Street Lighting — and Why Solar Changes the Equation When city planners, engineers, and public works departments evaluate streetlight infrastructure, the focus often starts …
Why Solar Lighting Is Key to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Extreme weather is no longer rare. From catastrophic wildfires to once-in-a-century floods, climate disruption is now a routine part of civic planning. For cities, tribes, and federal agencies tasked with …
Smart Lighting Systems: Adapting to Emergencies, Traffic Surges, and Weather Events
Why Resilience Begins With Smarter Lighting As infrastructure demands grow and the grid becomes less reliable, cities and agencies face a hard truth: safety-critical lighting must now operate without depending …
5 Budgeting Mistakes Cities Make in Street Lighting Projects
Why Street Lighting Budgeting Deserves a Closer Look Street lighting is one of the most visible — and costly — public services cities provide. It keeps roads safe, supports economic …
Are Solar Street Lights Worth It? A Smart Investment Guide
As energy costs rise and cities push for more sustainable infrastructure, many are asking: Are solar street lights worth it? With over 250,000 systems installed globally, Fonroche Lighting America has …