A launch system for an amusement vehicle ride, as well as an amusement vehicle ride and a related method

A launch system for an amusement vehicle ride, said launch system comprising:

• a Direct Current, DC, bus having a DC bus voltage;
• a power input arranged to be connected to an Alternating Current, AC, power grid;
• an auxiliary power supply connected to said DC bus for providing said DC bus voltage and comprising a plurality of battery cells arranged to provide at least 150 kilowatt;
• a DC/AC converter having an input connected to said DC bus and an output arranged to be connected to one or more motors for driving said amusement vehicle ride, said DC/AC converter arranged for converting said DC power to an AC power for providing said AC power to said one or more motors,
• a controller for controlling said DC/AC converter,
• wherein the launch system further comprises
• a bidirectional rectifier, arranged for
• receiving AC power via said power input, and for converting said AC power to a Direct Current, DC, power, and for providing said DC power to said DC bus, and for
• receiving DC power from via said DC bus, and for converting said DC power to said AC power for injecting said AC power into said AC power grid.