The City of Fort Worth has partnered with Fonroche Lighting America to deploy over 3,400 solar-powered streetlights as part of its "Support the Neighborhood LED Streetlight Capital Project." This $12 million initiative, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), aims to enhance safety, improve sustainability, and bolster community infrastructure across 30 city neighborhoods, projected to save the City more than $3 million annually in energy costs.
The project involves replacing outdated or inoperable lighting systems with Fonroche’s solar streetlights, prioritizing neighborhoods with high pedestrian activity or proximity to schools, parks, and other community hubs. Neighborhood selection was based on factors including existing lighting type and age, roadway type, pedestrian generator locations, and equity considerations.
Designed and engineered by Fonroche, the solar lights are expected to significantly reduce environmental impact and operating costs while providing consistent illumination 365 nights per year, even during power outages. Equipped with Fonroche’s Power 365 battery systems, these lights are built to perform reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 158 degrees Fahrenheit and come with an “All Night Lighting Guarantee.” Their independence from grid connections offers substantial cost savings, zero energy consumption, and significantly reduced carbon emissions compared to traditional streetlights.
The rollout is progressing in phases. Since its launch in 2023, 1,123 traditional streetlights have been converted to solar-powered systems. Neighborhoods such as Eastland, Glen Park, Morningside, Near East Side, Rosemont, Ryan Place, and South Hills benefited from these improvements in 2024.
During the summer of 2025, 1,000 additional lights are being installed in areas including Overton South, South Hemphill Heights, Westcreek Central, Polytechnic Heights, Highland Hills, and Wedgwood East. Upcoming installations in late 2025 will focus on 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 target neighborhoods receive upgraded solar lighting.
These efforts directly address longstanding concerns about Fort Worth’s lighting infrastructure; a 2023 community survey revealed only a 40% satisfaction rate among residents regarding street lighting, lagging national averages. Fonroche’s solar streetlights are helping to bridge this gap by enhancing visibility and alleviating safety concerns in high-need areas.
“From forming strategic partnerships with industry leaders to adopting evolving energy technologies, our focus is on setting Fort Worth apart as a leader in innovation and opportunity,” said Mayor Mattie Parker.
Fonroche Lighting America, a global leader in solar-powered lighting solutions, provides sustainable, cost-effective, and maintenance-free systems aimed at transforming urban and infrastructure lighting by reducing carbon emissions while improving safety and accessibility.
