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Methods of moving a rotating device of a wind turbine during transportation or standstill are provided. The methods include securing at least one auxiliary device to a position and connecting the device to one or more shafts of the rotating device at transportation or standstill. The auxiliary devic

Methods of moving a rotating device of a wind turbine during transportation or standstill are provided. The methods include securing at least one auxiliary device to a position and connecting the device to one or more shafts of the rotating device at transportation or standstill. The auxiliary device is able to store, generate and/or convert energy during transportation, transferring energy continuously from at least one auxiliary device to one or more shafts of the rotating device during transportation or standstill, and moving one or more shafts of the rotating device continuously or discontinuously from a position to another. Also provided is a nacelle for a wind turbine, an auxiliary device, a control system for controlling moving of a rotating device of a wind turbine nacelle during transportation of the nacelle and use thereof.

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1. A nacelle for a wind turbine defining an enclosed space, comprising: a rotating device comprising a gear or a generator including one or more shafts;at least one auxiliary device being secured to a fixed position in the nacelle in relation to the rotating device, the auxiliary device being able t

1. A nacelle for a wind turbine defining an enclosed space, comprising: a rotating device comprising a gear or a generator including one or more shafts;at least one auxiliary device being secured to a fixed position in the nacelle in relation to the rotating device, the auxiliary device being able to store, generate or convert energy during transportation of the nacelle; anda control system for controlling the at least one auxiliary device based at least in part on one or more input parameters, the control system including data storage having thresholds of input parameters for determining control of the auxiliary device;wherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to transfer energy to the rotating device during transportation; andwherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to move the rotating device continuously or discontinuously from a position to another position during transportation or standstill of the wind turbine nacelle. 2. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, where a connection is established to one or more shafts of the rotating device. 3. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary device is secured to the nacelle via a securing device and is connected to the rotating device via a connector. 4. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 3, wherein the connector is a belt arrangement including a belt, belt pulleys at said one or more shafts, at least one bracket secured to a position in the nacelle and a belt pulley of the at least one auxiliary device. 5. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 4, wherein the gear or the generator belt pulleys have different sizes in relation to the belt pulley of the at least one auxiliary device. 6. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 3, wherein the connector is a cardan coupling system flexibly connecting high-speed shaft ends of the gear or the generator with the at least one auxiliary device. 7. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 6, wherein the cardan shaft system includes gearing device in the connection between the shafts and the at least one auxiliary device. 8. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the transportation is performed with a transportation device comprising a truck, a train or a ship. 9. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 8, wherein the at least one auxiliary device is connected to one or more energy generating systems of the transportation device, the systems comprising electric generators, pneumatic or hydraulic pumps. 10. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the rotating device is mounted on the nacelle with flexible rubber bushings. 11. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the nacelle further comprises one or more oil lubrication pumps supplying lubrication to the rotating device, the one or more oil lubrication pumps being controlled at least in part by the control system. 12. An auxiliary device for moving a rotating device of a wind turbine during transportation or standstill of said wind turbine, comprising: a securing device for securing the auxiliary device to a fixed position in relation to said rotating device;a connector for connecting the auxiliary device to the rotating device;a converter for converting an internal or external energy source to a mechanical force; anda controller for controlling the auxiliary device based at least in part on one or more input parameters, the controller including data storage having thresholds of input parameters for determining control of the auxiliary device;the connector adapted to continuously or discontinuously transfer the mechanical force to the rotating device via the connection to the rotating device. 13. The auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the connector is connected to a shaft of the rotating device, the shaft comprising a high-speed shaft of a gear or a generator. 14. The auxiliary device according to claim 13, wherein the connector is a belt arrangement including a belt, belt pulleys at the shaft, at least one bracket secured to a position in the rotating device and a belt pulley of the auxiliary device. 15. The auxiliary device according to claim 14, wherein the gear or the generator belt pulleys have different sizes in relation to belt pulley of the auxiliary device. 16. The auxiliary device according to claim 13, wherein the connector is a cardan coupling system flexibly connecting the high-speed shaft ends of the gear or the generator with the auxiliary device. 17. The auxiliary device according to claim 16, wherein the cardan shaft system includes a gearing device in the connection between the shaft and said auxiliary device. 18. The auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the internal or external energy source comprises: motors supplied with electric power, engines fuelled with diesel, gasoline or other fossil fuels, helical or leaf springs or torsion bars, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems supplied with compressed air or hydraulic oil, respectively. 19. The auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the internal or external energy source comprises electric accumulators, pneumatic or hydraulic storages, or solar cells such as movable carpets of solar cells. 20. The auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the auxiliary device is connected to the rotating device before start of the transportation or standstill. 21. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the one or more input parameters comprises one or more of: rotating device turning speed, vibration detection, energy level. 22. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the one or more input parameters comprises one or more of: outside air temperature, temperature in the nacelle, gear temperature, generator bearing temperature, oil temperature. 23. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the one or more input parameters comprises a time signal. 24. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein the one or more input parameters comprises one or more of: oil film condition, oil pressure. 25. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor wherein the sensor provides an input parameter. 26. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, wherein moving of the rotating means is discontinuous. 27. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 26, wherein moving of the rotating means comprises between 30 seconds and 20 minutes of movement in a set period of time. 28. The nacelle for a wind turbine according to claim 1, further comprising an alarm which is activated upon the detection of a harmful situation for the rotating device. 29. A nacelle for a wind turbine defining an enclosed space, comprising: a rotating device comprising a gear or a generator including one or more shafts;at least one auxiliary device being secured to a fixed position in the nacelle in relation to the rotating device, the auxiliary device being able to store, generate or convert energy during transportation of the nacelle; anda control system for controlling the at least one auxiliary device based at least in part on one or more input parameters, the control system including an alarm which is activated upon the detection of a harmful situation for the rotating device;wherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to transfer energy to the rotating device during transportation; andwherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to move the rotating device continuously or discontinuously from a position to another position during transportation or standstill of the wind turbine nacelle. 30. The nacelle of claim 29, wherein the alarm includes a signal that does one or more of the following: identifies the nacelle, identifies the problem affecting the rotating device, and locates the position of the nacelle. 31. The nacelle of claim 30, wherein the signal is a wireless signal. 32. The nacelle of claim 30, wherein the signal is transmitted to a remote control center. 33. A nacelle for a wind turbine defining an enclosed space, comprising: a rotating device comprising a gear or a generator including one or more shafts;at least one auxiliary device being secured to a fixed position in the nacelle in relation to the rotating device, the auxiliary device being able to store, generate or convert energy during transportation of the nacelle; anda control system for controlling the at least one auxiliary device based at least in part on one or more input parameters, the one or more input parameters including one or more of: outside air temperature, temperature in the nacelle, gear temperature, generator bearing temperature, oil temperature, oil film condition, oil pressure;wherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to transfer energy to the rotating device during transportation; andwherein the at least one auxiliary device is adapted to move the rotating device continuously or discontinuously from a position to another position during transportation or standstill of the wind turbine nacelle.