Where does lighting control systems «pay off» the most?

A definitive answer to this question is difficult, but there are a number of facilities where the use of lighting control systems demonstrates high efficiency. Examples include sports facilities, which require different lighting scenarios for training, competitions, as well as standby and emergency lighting. These include indoor spaces such as recreational and dining areas (restaurants, cafes, nightclubs), where the lighting control system can be adapted to each guest and the specifics of the event. Furthermore, residential spaces, including apartments, country residences, and hotels, offer ample opportunities to create a variety of lighting scenarios tailored to the time of day, events, and mood, significantly increasing the effectiveness of lighting control.
In general, at any facility requiring flexible lighting control and the ability to optimize its operation, the implementation of such systems will reduce energy costs by avoiding the need to constantly turn on lighting at full power.

What is most likely to break the effect after one year of use?

Lighting system failures are usually caused by a combination of causes. Among the most common: incorrect connection, leading to unstable voltage or current and, as a result, flickering; driver failures, resulting in luminaires switching on and off intermittently; manufacturing defects and installation errors, which still occur despite quality contro; as well as negative environmental impacts such as high humidity, temperature fluctuations and pollution that shorten the life of LEDs.
In order to avoid problems with the lighting control system, it is recommended to contact qualified specialists in the field of automation, equipment adjustment and installation. It is also important to use quality and reliable equipment, including power supplies, lamps, their components and accessories, appropriate for the operating conditions.