The conflict arises because the wind farm is located in a key migration route for the reindeer. The reindeer owners argue that it is impossible to move reindeer through a wind park due to the animals’ reaction to noise and movement, particularly in winter when ice can be thrown from the turbine blades. The wind power company disputes these claims, noting that the reindeer have been moved through the area without apparent negative effects.

Øyfjellet Wind Park is Norway’s largest wind park in installed capacity and the second largest in the number of turbines. Eolus Vind received final approval from NVE in 2021, after initial permission in 2014 and confirmation by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in 2016. The final turbine was operational in September 2022.