First Light Technologies

Solar Bollards
for Pathways,
Parks & Plazas

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17+ years
Of experience
in solar lighting
50,000+ labeled over a symbol of earth
Lights
installed worldwide
Bollard withstanding sunshine, clouds, snow and rain
Works in all
weather conditions
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No trenching, conduit or wiring needed

Trusted to Bring Light Wherever It’s Needed

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Solar Pathway Bollards, Zero Trenching

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How it works

No Trenching, No Wiring, No Grid, No Problem.

Conventional pathway lighting starts below ground — and that's where the cost, delay, and risk start too. FLT skips all of it.

1. Plan your layout.
Choose the right bollard spacing for your path or plaza, we'll help you get it right.
2. Bolt it down.
One person, under 30 minutes, no electrician or electrical permit.
3. It runs itself.
Every unit charges by day and lights the path by night, automatically, for decades.
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Installs in under 30 minutes

A single person can deploy a unit start to finish, which takes electrical delays off your critical path.

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Captures and converts more energy, even in partial shade

Full-surface FLT Active Cell™ panels capture more usable sunlight than standard cells, while FLT ChargeLogic™ converts it efficiently even in shade, cold or low light.

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Runs on 2-3 hours of sunlight

Up to 21 days of autonomy without a full charge, compared with the 3–5 days typical of other solar lighting.

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10+ year battery life

FLT All-Weather™ LiFePO4 chemistry holds up in extreme heat and cold, with 2,000+ charge cycles for 10+ year battery life inside a 20+ year fixture.

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Lights itself, dusk to dawn, automatically

FLT Adaptive Intelligence™ manages astronomical lighting profiles and output automatically — with app control and motion sensing available on select fixtures.

Hardwired vs Solar Bollards

Compare how our solar technology outperforms hardwired bollard lighting

Factor

Copper wire vulnerability
Lifetime ROI
Speed of installation
Grid dependency

Hardwired

Copper wiring is exposed and theft-prone
Higher lifecycle costs from trenching and utilities
Slower install with trenching and electrical work
Vulnerable to blackouts and brownouts

Solar

No copper wire to steal
Lower lifecycle costs with no utility bills
Faster install with minimal site disruption
Operates independently of the grid
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“If we were looking at 3,000 linear feet, that would be about $60K in conduit pricing that you don’t have to use anymore with FLT. That’s significant savings.”

David Danielson | Land Development Manager
Friendswood Development Company, TX

Frequently asked questions

What are solar bollard lights used for?
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Solar bollards are used to light walkways, plazas, courtyards, and parks at ground level, providing safe wayfinding and low-glare illumination without overhead poles.

How much do solar bollard lights cost compared to hardwired path lighting?
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FLT solar bollards remove trenching, conduit, and wiring between fixtures, which often makes total installed cost lower than hardwired path lighting, especially over long paths.

How far apart should solar bollards be spaced for pathway lighting?
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Spacing depends on bollard height and output; FLT provides a free photometric layout to determine correct spacing and placement for even, code-compliant pathway lighting.

Do solar bollards provide enough light for ADA-compliant walkways?
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Yes. FLT bollards are sized and spaced during the free photometric layout to meet standard walkway lighting levels, including ADA-accessible paths.

How long does it take to install a run of solar bollards along a path?
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Each FLT bollard installs in under 30 minutes with one person and no electrician, so a full path or plaza can typically be lit in a single day.

Are solar bollards durable enough for high-traffic commercial or public spaces?
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Yes. FLT bollards use rugged all-weather housings designed for high-traffic commercial, municipal, and public-space environments.

Do solar bollards require trenching or conduit?
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No. Each FLT bollard is fully self-contained and solar-powered, so there is no trenching or conduit run needed between fixtures.

How long do solar bollard batteries last?
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FLT batteries use LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 2,000+ charge cycles, delivering a 10+ year fixture life under normal use.

Are solar bollards vandal-resistant?
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FLT bollards are built with durable, tamper-resistant housings and have no exposed copper wiring, removing the most common vandalism and theft targets.

Can solar bollards be used in parks and resorts for wayfinding?
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Yes. Solar bollards are commonly used along park trails, resort grounds, plazas, and housing developments where trenching would be disruptive to existing hardscape or landscaping.

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