[6][7] The Chairman of the State High Level Clearance Committee (SLHCC) approved the KSPDCL's proposal to construct a solar power park in Pavagada taluk on 29 October 2015.

[5] The project is spread over a total area of 13,000 acres (53 km2) which includes the 5 villages of Balasamudra, Tirumani, Kyataganacharlu, Vallur and Rayacharlu.

Pavagada taluk is located in a semi-arid tract, atop an elevated plateau surrounded by rocky hills.

Balram, the managing director of KREDL, was born and raised in a village in Pavaguda taluk.

In order to aid in the development of the region and reduce economic migration, Balram offered farmers the option to lease the land required for the project rather than purchase it outright.

[8] Landowners receive an annual payment of ₹21,000 (US$240) per acre under the terms of the lease which is valid for 25–35 years.

[12] Due to infrastructure issues, this invitation was scrapped and the capacity was retendered in early 2017, with an additional 250 MW (total 1000 MW) which was reserved for "domestic content requirement" scheme, meaning that the components needed to be manufactured in India and not imported.