Indian Journal of Renewable Energy (IJRE) is an open-access journal that is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to high-quality research in the field of renewable energy. To support the operational costs associated with the publication process, IJRE levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. This fee covers the costs of peer review, editing, formatting, hosting, and archiving, ensuring that the journal can continue to provide its services without subscription barriers.

APC Structure
1. Standard APC: The standard APC for publishing an article in IJRE is INR 5000/- or USD 65 (Inclusive of taxes). This fee applies to all types of articles, including original research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.
2. Waivers and Discounts: IJRE offers waivers and discounts to support researchers who may have limited access to funding. The following provisions are available:
Partial Waivers: Available for corresponding authors from lower-middle-income countries as classified by the World Bank.
Discounts: Discounts may be available for researchers with demonstrated financial need, students, and early-career researchers. Authors may request a discount by providing a statement of need during the submission process.
3. Funding Support: Many institutions and funding agencies provide support for open access publication fees. Authors are encouraged to check with their institutions or funding bodies for potential APC funding opportunities.

Payment Process
1. Invoice: Upon acceptance of the manuscript, an invoice for the APC will be issued to the corresponding author. The invoice will include detailed payment instructions.
2. Payment Methods: Payments can be made via UPI, bank transfer, credit card, or other specified methods as outlined in the invoice.
3. Payment Confirmation: A payment confirmation will be sent to the corresponding author once the APC has been received. The article will proceed to the production stage only after the payment is confirmed.

APC Coverage
The APC covers the following services:
• Peer Review Management: Coordination of the double-blind peer review process, including reviewer selection and feedback management.
• Editorial Services: Professional editing and formatting to ensure the highest standards of publication quality.
• Production Costs: Typesetting, layout, and design of the article in both HTML and PDF formats.
• Online Hosting and Archiving: Hosting the article on the IJRE website and ensuring long-term digital preservation.
• Open Access Distribution: Ensuring the article is freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription barriers.
• Indexing and Abstracting: Submission of the article to relevant databases and indexing services to enhance its visibility and impact.

APC Policy Updates
IJRE may periodically review and update the APC policy to reflect changes in operational costs and funding opportunities. Any updates to the APC policy will be communicated to authors and published on the journal’s website.

Contact Information
For questions regarding the APC, waivers, or discounts, please contact the IJRE editorial office. We are committed to supporting our authors and ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder the dissemination of important research in renewable energy.