Fonroche Lighting America is supplying the City of Fort Worth with over 3,400 solar-powered streetlights as part of the City’s “Support the Neighbourhood LED Street-light Capital Project.” The initiative, funded by $12 million allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to improve safety, sustainability, and community infrastructure across thirty neighbourhoods citywide, while saving the City more than $3 million annually in energy costs.

The project involves replacing outdated or inoperable lighting systems with Fonroche’s solar street-lights in neighbourhoods with high pedestrian activity or adjacent to schools, parks, and other community hubs.

Designed and engineered by Fonroche, the solar lights will reduce environmental impact and operating costs while delivering consistent lighting 365 nights per year, even during power outages.

The solar lights, equipped with Fonroche’s Power 365 battery systems, are designed to perform reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 158°F. They also feature an “All Night Lighting Guarantee,” which ensures uninterrupted illumination throughout the night. The lights eliminate the need for grid connections, providing substantial cost savings, zero energy consumption, and significantly reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional street-lights.

The roll-out is occurring in phases. Since the programme’s launch in 2023, 1,123 traditional street-lights have been converted to solar-powered systems. The neighbourhoods of Eastland, Glen Park, Morningside, Near East Side, Rosemont, Ryan Place, South Hills, and others benefited from these improvements in 2024.

During the summer of 2025, 1,000 additional lights are being installed in areas such as Overton South, South Hemphill Heights, Westcreek Central, Polytechnic Heights, Highland Hills, and Wedgwood East. Upcoming installations in 2025 will focus on neighbourhoods like Central Meadowbrook, Oakridge Terrace, Historic Stop Six, Brentwood-Oak Hills, and Parker Essex Boaz. The full project is on track for completion by 2026, ensuring all 30 neighbourhoods receive upgraded solar lighting.

These efforts address concerns about Fort Worth’s lighting infrastructure. A 2023 community survey revealed just 40% satisfaction among residents regarding street lighting, which lagged behind national averages.

“We are transforming Fort Worth with Fonroche’s solar lighting, creating safer, more accessible streets while reducing maintenance costs and eliminating risks from wire theft and outages,” said Lauren Prieur, Public Works Director for the City of Fort Worth. “Residents are embracing this off-grid solution, which ensures uninterrupted lighting and marks a major step toward sustainability and a brighter future for our communities.”

“Fort Worth’s commitment to continuous improvement and modernisation is truly inspiring. The city’s vision for innovation and its dedication to enhancing infrastructure demonstrate a forward-thinking approach that sets a benchmark for others,” said Hocine Benaoum, Head of Fonroche Lighting America. “Fonroche is honoured to collaborate with Fort Worth, a city that places high value on creating equitable and vibrant communities. By improving lighting in neighbourhoods, we’re helping to support a safer, more accessible, and unified Fort Worth, and we are proud to be part of this incredible transformation.”