Michael Polsky (#1685)
"When you have a mission, a conviction, you perform on a completely different level. You believe so strongly, you don't take no for an answer."
- $ 3 B
- Electric power
- United States
- M
- 77 Years
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About Me
Ukrainian immigrant Michael Polsky founded Chicago-based Invenergy, one of the nation's biggest developers of renewable energy projects, 33 gigawatts so far. Invenergy is seeking to build the $11 billion, 800-mile transmission line across Kansas and Missouri called Grain Belt Expresss. Polsky made an early fortune selling natural gas generator SkyGen to Calpine for $450 million in 2001. Polsky has sold big multi-billion-dollar stakes in Invenergy to Blackstone and Canadian pension fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec. In 2006 an Illinois divorce court ordered him to pay wife Maya $180 million.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Michael Polsky’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Michael Polsky’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $2.5B
(May 4, 2026)
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