Experimental results demonstrated the feasibility of using SBES
configurations for extracting multiple products viz., bioelectricity,
H2 and ethanol from solid state fermentation of canteen based
solid food waste. SBES performance was found to depend on drop
in system pH and VFA accumulation. pH change caused by formation
of acid metabolites showed negative influence on H2, bioelectricity
and ethanol production from food waste. SBES enumerated
the functioning of SSF for renewable/alternative energy generation
and also forms the basis for sustainable solid-waste management
practices.