WindEurope is the voice of the European wind industry, representing  the entire value chain of wind power: turbine manufacturers, component suppliers, power utilities, project developers, financial institutions and research institutes.

The association engages Governments on policy and regulation that affect wind power and its integration in the energy system. It coordinates research and development for the wind industry in Europe and manages the European Technology Innovation Platform for wind on behalf of the EU Commission.  

It also organizes trade fairs, conferences and technical workshops and serves as a platform for networking across the industry and between the industry and other stakeholders.  

The technical workshops cover among other issues resource assessment - and metrological experts are among the participants. WindEurope has over 450 members from more than 50 countries and a staff of over 50 based in Brussels. In February 2017 WindEurope was awarded the prize for the Best European Association. 

Prior to joining WindEurope, Mr. Dickson was Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Alstom. He was also a civil servant in the UK Government for over 15 years.