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Looking for a way to cut your lighting bills? Try Ikea's solar-powered Sunnan desk lamps. For just $19.99 (plus tax), you can have a lamp that absorbs sunlight all day and sends it back to you in the evening.

These smart-looking lamps have solar cells in their bases (you can see them in the photo here), which power three rechargeable AA batteries. Recharging time is 9-12 hours in sunlight, longer on...