A method for controlling operation of a wind
turbine and a method for controlling operation of a plurality of wind turbines positioned in a wind farm are disclosed. According to the method, a
pitch and rotational speed curve, e.g. a θ versus λ curve, is selected from a group of
pitch and rotational speed curve, and the wind
turbine is operated in accordance with the selected curve for a short period, while monitoring at least one target parameter, e.g. power production or loads on one or more components. This is repeated for each of the curves of the group of
pitch and rotational speed curves. This is also repeated a predetermined number of times, i.e. each curve is selected in turn a predetermined number of times. Based on the monitored target parameters an optimum curve is determined from the group of pitch and rotational speed curve, and the wind
turbine is operated in accordance with this optimum curve. The method ensures that the applied curve is in fact optimal for the specific wind turbine, at the specific site and under the specific conditions. Thereby the wind turbine can be operated in a more optimal manner, e.g. with respect to power production and / or loads or wear on components.