The companies have consulted the Green Energy Development, the nodal agency of the state government, about the request for qualification (RFQ) tender for the project.

The rooftop solar energy project, which is expected to be cost around $8.18m, will generate around 5MW power.

Gedcol senior official was quoted by business-standard.com as saying that around four to five companies have approached, including Tata Power and L&T to discuss about the project details.

"We have not received any written communication from them so far," added senior official.

The state government has formulated Odisha Solar Policy 2013, in line with National Solar Mission, to facilitate solar power projects inside the state to tap the potential of solar energy production.