Method for moving wind turbine components and transport system for moving wind turbine components

A method of removing a wind turbine component from a wind turbine having a tower with a door for closing off an opening through the tower, the method comprising:

• providing a transport system comprising a track having a first end and a second end, one or more support frames configured to support the track and a carriage configured to be movably coupled to the track;
• assembling the transport system, including positioning the first end inside the tower and positioning the second end outside of the tower such that the track extends through the opening in the tower;
• raising the wind turbine component off a section of a platform located within the tower and above the door;
• moving at least a part of the section of the platform to allow the wind turbine component to pass the platform;
• lowering the wind turbine component onto the carriage;
• moving the carriage along the track from inside the tower to outside the tower such that the wind turbine component is completely positioned outside the tower;
• and
• removing the wind turbine component from the carriage.