How does solar lighting compare to traditional grid-connected lighting?

Solar lighting provides a cost-effective, grid-independent alternative to traditional wired lighting. It eliminates trenching, underground wiring, and utility costs while delivering reliable, year-round illumination. Fonroche Lighting America's advanced battery storage ensures continuous operation, even during cloudy weather or power outages.

What types of solar lighting products does Fonroche Lighting America offer?

Fonroche Lighting America offers a range of high-performance solar lighting solutions, including solar streetlights, parking lot lights, pathway bollards, and architectural lighting. Our systems are designed for municipalities, businesses, and developers looking for sustainable, off-grid lighting solutions.

Can solar lighting be customized for different environments?

Yes! Fonroche solar lighting systems are fully customizable to meet project-specific needs. Every unit is assembled and programmed in Fort Worth, TX, with tailored brightness levels, runtime settings, fixture designs, and optional smart features such as motion sensors and IoT-enabled monitoring.

How durable are Fonroche’s solar lighting systems?

Fonroche solar lighting solutions are built for extreme weather conditions, ensuring durability in all environments. Our systems withstand wind speeds up to hurricane levels, heavy snowfall, and operating temperatures ranging from -40°F to 158°F. Corrosion-resistant materials and advanced battery technology ensure long-term reliability.

What makes Fonroche Lighting America a trusted provider?

Fonroche Lighting America combines French engineering expertise with U.S.-based assembly and programming, delivering industry-leading solar lighting solutions. With thousands of successful installations worldwide, our systems provide proven performance, energy savings, and superior quality backed by extensive experience.

How long do Fonroche solar lighting systems last?

Fonroche's solar lighting solutions are designed for long-term performance, with a lifespan of 20-30 years. Our battery technology supports 8,000+ charge cycles, equivalent to approximately 22 years of operation, ensuring consistent, maintenance-free lighting for decades.

Do Fonroche solar lights work in cloudy or low-sunlight conditions?

Yes, Fonroche solar lights are engineered to operate efficiently in all climates, including areas with limited sunlight. Our advanced battery storage allows for multiple nights of operation without direct sun exposure, ensuring uninterrupted illumination even in overcast conditions.

Are Fonroche solar lighting systems Dark Sky compliant?

Yes! Fonroche solar lighting meets Dark Sky compliance standards by reducing unnecessary light pollution. Our fixtures use precisely directed illumination and customizable brightness levels to minimize sky glow while maintaining safe, effective lighting for public spaces.

How much can I save by switching to solar lighting?

By eliminating grid electricity costs, trenching, and maintenance expenses, Fonroche solar lighting systems offer significant savings. Clients typically see up to 75% lower installation costs and up to 40% annual energy savings, resulting in a rapid return on investment.

How difficult is it to install Fonroche’s solar lighting systems?

Fonroche solar lighting systems are designed for quick, hassle-free installation with no underground wiring required. Most units can be installed in a single day, reducing labor costs and minimizing disruption to existing infrastructure.

Not Just a Light.
A Smarter Way Forward.

Trusted by DOTs, MPOs, and forward-thinking agencies across the U.S., Fonroche solar street lights install fast, perform year-round, and skip the grid entirely.

No trenching. No grid delays. No outages. Just fast, powerful, off-grid street lighting that works every night—without maintenance for 10+ years.

Speak to a Solar Street Lighting Expert

Solar-powered lighting for public spaces in a municipal area

Eco-friendly solar street lights in a sustainable city project

Vandal-proof solar streetlights designed for municipalities

⚡ Installed in 45 Minutes

Pre-engineered, trench-free solar lighting systems go from pallet to pole with minimal disruption.

🔋 Autonomous & Off-Grid

365 nights of light—no trenching, no electric bills, no dependency on failing infrastructure.

🌎 Designed for Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

DarkSky compliant. Fully recyclable. Built to withstand extreme conditions and deliver equity in lighting access.

They Count on You to Keep the Roads Lit. Now You Can Count on This.

As a DOT, MPO, or infrastructure decision-maker, your job is high stakes.

You’re expected to move faster, spend smarter, and improve safety—without excuses from the utility.
Fonroche helps you deliver. Fast.

Speak to a Solar Street Lighting Expert

Trusted by Leading DOTs Across the U.S.

Proudly Partnering with State Departments of Transportation Who Set The Standard

Team Kentucky Transportation partners with Fonroche Lighting America for Solar Street Lighting needs

Lighting That Matches Your Agency’s Mission

You’re planning not just for today’s projects—but for a more resilient, sustainable tomorrow.
Fonroche helps you deliver safe, autonomous lighting that reflects your standards, your leadership, and your long-range plans.

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Why More DOTs Are Making the Switch

– 100% off-grid: no trenching, no outages, no electric bills
– Installs in under an hour per unit
– Proven in hurricane zones, remote corridors, and dense urban areas
– Maintenance-free for 10+ years
– Fully DarkSky approved and BABA compliant
– Engineered and tested to DOT-level specs

Real-World Results: Solar Lighting in Fort Worth Communities

A Scalable Model for Residential Developments Across the U.S.

Fonroche Lighting America’s solar SmartLights are already delivering real-world results in Fort Worth, Texas. With aging infrastructure, lighting delays, and maintenance backlogs affecting neighborhoods citywide, the city turned to solar to modernize its lighting and meet resident demands—quickly and cost-effectively.

Using American Rescue Plan Act funding, Fort Worth launched a large-scale deployment of solar lighting across 18 neighborhoods. The city selected solar lighting specifically to avoid trenching complications and utility delays while improving safety in underserved communities.

Over 3,400 solar streetlights planned for installation across residential areas
No trenching or underground wiring required, speeding up project timelines
Designed to reduce complaints about dark streets and improve public safety
Ideal model for developers seeking to avoid lengthy utility coordination

“We’ve had really great feedback… it’s also reliable because during power outages, these are independent. They’re off the grid.”
Clint Hoover, Transportation Engineering Manager, City of Fort Worth

These results demonstrate how residential developments can benefit from the same scalable, off-grid lighting approach—delivering reliable, sustainable lighting without waiting on the grid.

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What DOTs Ask Before They Spec Solar Lighting

These are the questions we get most from DOTs and MPOs planning corridor and capital projects.

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When Reliability Is the Reputation

Be the Agency That Made the Right Call Early

Every system is tested for year-round performance—guaranteed to light 365 nights a year, even in harsh weather or blackout conditions.
No surprises. No callbacks. Just infrastructure that works as promised.

Speak to a Solar Street Lighting Expert

Not Just a Light.
A Smarter Way Forward.

Trusted by DOTs, MPOs, and forward-thinking agencies across the U.S., Fonroche solar street lights install fast, perform year-round, and skip the grid entirely.

⚡ Installed in 45 Minutes

🔋 Autonomous & Off-Grid

🌎 Designed for Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

They Count on You to Keep the Roads Lit. Now You Can Count on This.

As a DOT, MPO, or infrastructure decision-maker, your job is high stakes.

Trusted by Leading DOTs Across the U.S.

Proudly Partnering with State Departments of Transportation Who Set The Standard

Lighting That Matches Your Agency’s Mission

Why More DOTs Are Making the Switch

Real-World Results: Solar Lighting in Fort Worth Communities

A Scalable Model for Residential Developments Across the U.S.

What DOTs Ask Before They Spec Solar Lighting

How does this lighting system compare to traditional grid-tied lights?

Will these lights perform in northern climates or during long overcast periods?

Are these lights approved for use on public roadways?

How long do the lights last—and what maintenance is required?

What’s the process for evaluating this solution for my project?

Be the Agency That Made the Right Call Early

Talk to an Expert:

Not Just a Light. A Smarter Way Forward.

Trusted by DOTs, MPOs, and forward-thinking agencies across the U.S., Fonroche solar street lights install fast, perform year-round, and skip the grid entirely.

⚡ Installed in 45 Minutes

🔋 Autonomous & Off-Grid

🌎 Designed for Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

They Count on You to Keep the Roads Lit. Now You Can Count on This.

As a DOT, MPO, or infrastructure decision-maker, your job is high stakes.

Trusted by Leading DOTs Across the U.S.

Proudly Partnering with State Departments of Transportation Who Set The Standard

Lighting That Matches Your Agency’s Mission

Why More DOTs Are Making the Switch

Real-World Results: Solar Lighting in Fort Worth Communities

A Scalable Model for Residential Developments Across the U.S.

What DOTs Ask Before They Spec Solar Lighting

How does this lighting system compare to traditional grid-tied lights?

Will these lights perform in northern climates or during long overcast periods?

Are these lights approved for use on public roadways?

How long do the lights last—and what maintenance is required?

What’s the process for evaluating this solution for my project?

Be the Agency That Made the Right Call Early

Not Just a Light.
A Smarter Way Forward.