This study significantly advances our understanding of MFC
technology scaling up. The analysis demonstrates that MFC has the
potential of producing reclaimed water for irrigation with simul-
taneous electricity generation; both of large economic benefit to
farmers. Another advantage of the application is providing an
affordable method for wastewater discharge. The costs for treating
food processing and beverage wastewater have increased signifi-
cantly in the past few years, ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000
annually for medium to large food and beverage industries. In
addition, incomplete removal of organic and inorganic matter by
MFC is beneficial as MFC effluents may help in improving soil
health without oversupplying the soil with nutrients